Antique Fold-Up Ruler Collector

Antique Fold-Up Ruler Collector AG WORLD “As far as I know it’s one of the biggest collections of antique fold-up rulers anywhere ” says Mickey Arnold Valley Station Ky who recently sent FARM SHOW photos of his unique collection of rulers Arnold has acquired about 120 fold-up rulers from many different states and also England The rulers range in size from a 6-in long 2-fold model that’s small enough to fit into a pocket to a 4-ft long 4-fold one The rulers are made out of boxwood Ivory or metal “These rulers were made primarily in the 1850’s to the early 1900’s before tape measures were invented ” says Arnold “They were designed to be used by skilled tradesmen such as brick layers tailors carpenters machinists engineers and so forth I’m fascinated by the workmanship of these tools There were many different manufacturers such as Stanley Lufkin Craftsman Keen Kutter and Stearns ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Mickey D Arnold 14204 Pauleys Gap Rd Valley Station Ky 40272 ph 502 937-6738

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