Unidentified Tool

[oldwautash]

 I found this tool in a box of my late wife's belongings, and cannot figure out what its purpose is. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
RUSTY



Edit by Papaw- I took the liberty of fixing spellings and replacing the Capitals in your post.

[rusty]

I think we just saw one of these not too long ago...

I think the consensus was it was for measuring off reams of paper...

[oldwautash]

thank you. sounds about right. or possibly for measuring off keypunch cards.

[lbgradwell]

Here's the thread:

http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=681.0

[kxxr]

That is what it was. Mine was missing the movable bar thingy. Yours must be the deluxe model with that nice wood handle.

[Papaw]

Welcome to Tool Talk, Oldwautash. Find the Introduction Forum and tell us a little about yourself and your old tool interests.

[ToolsorDie]

Yep, it is for redundant measuring of paper, I worked in a small print shop bindery for 5 years, used one similar daily.

Count the amount of sheets you need, slide the tool to fit the thickness, then use the tool to divide stacks of paper into equal volumes.