grandpa's tool chest of measuring tools

measuring tools

Updated 13 February 2001

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Inv. No. Tool Description
Cond
Price
meas 1 Stanley Rule and Level Co. #27 Carpenter's Sliding Rule, 24", two-fold (slight fading, few stains) G-/G $80.00
meas 2 Stanley Rule and Level Co. #26 Carpenter's Sliding Rule, 24", two-fold (slight fading, few stains) G-/G $45.00
meas 3 Stanley Rule and Level Co. #27 Carpenter's Sliding Rule, 24", two-fold (badly faded) f $20.00
meas 4 Early #2 two-fold, 24" Carpenter's Rule, Standard Rule Co, Unionville, NY (clean, slightly faded) G/G+ $80.00
meas 5 Stanley #66-1/2 brassbound Carpenter's rule, 36", four-fold (warp, stained) G-/G $10.00
meas 6 Rabone #1380 Blind Man's Rule, 36", four-fold (slight warp) G+ $32.00
meas 7 Stanley #72-1/2 brassbound Carpenter's rule, 36", four-fold (stained) G-/G $40.00
meas 8 Stanley #53-1/2 Carpenter's Rule (G outside, G+ inside) G/F $60.00
meas 9 Stanley #66-1/2 Carpenter's rule, 36", four-fold (warp, stained) G- $5.00
meas 10 Lufkin 2062 Rule, 24", three-fold w/ and level (outside finish slightly worn) G+ SOLD
meas 11 Stanley #66-1/4 Carpenter's rule, 36", four-fold (slight warp, outside finish slightly worn) G $25.00
meas 12 Lufkin 873L Architect's Rule, 24", four-fold w/protractor and level (some chipping) G- $24.00
meas 13 Rabone 1190 Architect's Rule, 36", four-fold w/protractor and level (some chipping) G+ SOLD
meas 14 Stanley #68A Carpenter's Rule, 24", four-fold G+ $20.00
meas 15 unsigned #10 carpenter's rule, 24", four-fold G $5.00
meas 16 unsigned #1 carpenter's rule, 12", four-fold G- $5.00
meas 17 Stanley #136-1/2 Carpenter's Caliper Rule F $25.00
meas 18 Lufkin #372 (36-1/2) Carpenter's Caliper Rule (some staining) G $20.00
meas 19 Stanley #61 Carpenter's Rule, 24", four-fold G $10.00
meas 20 Stanley #61 Carpenter's Rule, 24", four-fold G+/F SOLD
meas 21 Stanley #36-1/2L Carpenter's Caliper Rule (some brass finish wear) G/G+ $30.00
meas 22 Upson #32-1/2 Carpenter's Caliper Rule, 12", four-fold G+ $45.00
meas 23 Stanley #36-1/2L Carpenter's Caliper Rule (some brass finish wear) G+/F $40.00
meas 24 Stanley #36-1/2 Carpenter's Caliper Rule, 12", two-fold G+/F SOLD
meas 25 Stanley #36-1/2L Carpenter's Caliper Rule F $45.00
meas 26 Lufkin #760 (66-1/2) Carpenter's Rule G $10.00
meas 27 unsigned #69 carpenter's rule, 12", four-fold (worn outside, crisp inside) G-/G+ $25.00
meas 28 Stanley #53-1/2 Carpenter's Rule (G outside, F inside) G/F $95.00
meas 29 Stanley #136-1/2 Carpenter's Caliper Rule F SOLD
meas 30 Stanley #61 Carpenter's Rule, 24", four-fold G+/F $20.00
meas 31 Stanley #68 Carpenter's Rule, 24", four-fold F $25.00
meas 32 Stanley #7 Carpenter's "Blindman's" Rule, 24", four-fold Some warp G/G+ $60.00
meas 33 Stanley #68A Carpenter's Rule, 24", four-fold G $15.00
meas 34 Stanley #66-1/2 Carpenter's rule, 36", four-fold G+ $20.00
meas 35 Stanley #69 Carpenter's Rule, 12", four-fold G+/F $120.00
meas 36 unsigned #70 Carpenter's Rule,12", four-fold F $35.00
meas 37 Stanley #36-1/2L Carpenter's Caliper Rule F $45.00
meas 38 Stanley #36-1/2 Carpenter's Caliper Rule, 12", two-fold G+/F $50.00
meas 39 Stanley #136 Carpenter's Caliper Rule (adv-WHITIN) F SOLD
meas 40 Stanley #32 Carpenter's Caliper Rule, 12", four-fold F $60.00
meas 41 Stanley #39-1/2 Machinist's Level F $45.00
meas 42 Stanley #31 Hexagon Pocket Level F SOLD
meas 43 Stanley #39-1/2 Machinist's Level F $45.00
meas 44 Stanley #31 Hexagon Pocket Level F $40.00
meas 45 Stanley #34, 6" Machinist's Eclipse Level F $60.00
meas 46 Stanley #31 Hexagon Pocket Level F $40.00
meas 47 Stanley #13 Nicholson's Patent Level - 14" G+ SOLD
meas 48 The L.S.S. Co. Inclinometer and Level - 10" in partial box F $80.00
meas 49 Stanley #40 Pocket Level G+ SOLD
meas 50 Stanley #103 Cherry Plumb and Level, 24" G+ $36.00
meas 51 Stanley #0 Cherry Plumb and Level, 24" G $18.00
meas 52 Stanley #60 Triple-Stock Mahogany Level with brass tips, lips and top plate G+ $60.00
meas 53 Stanley #2 Mahogany Level with brass lips and top plate, 29" G+ $35.00
meas 54 Stanley #3 Mahogany Level with brass tips and top plate, 30" G+ $35.00
meas 55 Cook's Patent Level #1, rosewood with chrome tips, top and side trim (in special carry case F $125.00
meas 56 Stanley # 95 Butt Gauge in original box G+ SOLD
meas 57 Stanley #7506N 24" Nickle Plated Measuring Tape (like new) F $60.00
meas 58 Stanley #546 24" Measuring Tape (slight crimp in tape @ 3-7/8" mark) G $25.00
meas 59 Stanley #346 24" Measuring Tape (like new) F $40.00
meas 60 Small (12") combined ruler level, beech with brass top plate and bottom lips, W. Marples & Sons G+ $40.00
meas 61 Small ebony/brass level, E. Preston & Sons F $95.00
meas 62 Small (12") combined ruler level, boxwood with brass top guard plate and tips, architect's scales, W. Marples & Sons G+ $60.00
meas 63 Small, 9", boat level, mahogany with brass top plate and bottom lips, Rabone/Chesterman #1626 G $30.00
meas 64 Small, 12" adjustable boat level, mahogany with brass top plate and bottom lips, Glass Developments G+ $45.00
meas 65 Small, 12", boat level, mahogany with brass top plate and bottom lips, Rabone/Chesterman #1626 G $30.00
meas 66 Pear-shaped, cast iron plumb bob, 2 pounds, black paint finish, 2-1/4" x 3-3/4" F  
meas 67 Grooved, long taper conical cast iron plumb bob, 8 ounces, black paint finish, 1-1/4" x 4" G+  
meas 68 Conical cast iron plumb bob, 1 pound, black paint finish, 1-7/8" x 4" G  
meas 69 Long cylindrical steel plumb bob w/built-in internal cord reel, 10 ounces, 3/4" x 5-3/4" G+  
meas 70 Small cylindrical steel plumb bob, 2 ounce, 5/8" x 1-3/8" F  
meas 71 Small cylindrical steel plumb bob with arrow-head shaped tip, 4 ounce, 1/2" x 2-3/8" cylinder tipped with 3/4" x 3/4" point G+  
meas 72 Pear-shaped, cast iron plumb bob, 10 ounce, 1-1/4" x 3" G+  
meas 73 Conical cast iron plumb bob, 6 ounce, nickle plated, 1-1/8" x 2-5/8" G+  
meas 74 Conical cast iron plumb bob, 10 ounce, nickle plated, 1-1/4" x 3-1/4" G  
meas 75 Cylindrical steel plumb bob with aluminum point, 6 ounce, 3/4" x 3-1/4" G  
meas 76 Hexagonal brass plumb bob with knurled cap, 6 ounce, 3/4" x 2-7/8", Ruleta Co. INC., NY, USA G+/F  
meas 77 Stanley #91 2-arm marking gauge new $35.00
meas 78 Stanley 24" Mahogany Level with brass top plate G+ $20.00
meas 79 Stanley #30, 28" cherry level F $50.00
meas 80 Stanley #323, 24" cherry level near mint $40.00
meas 81 AKRON STANDARD 24" cherry level G+ $25.00
meas 82 SARGENT 30" mahogany level. Brass tips G+ $25.00
meas 83 KEEN KUTTER 24" cherry level with beaded side grip trim G+ $35.00
Inv. No. Tool Description Cond Price
476 Stanley #36 level   $35
543 Stanley #95 Butt Gauge fine in box $25
809 H1800 2-arm, mortise marking gauge (G+) $32
1090 Stratton Bros 24" rosewood, brass-trim level G+ $68
1106 Stanley #66-1/2 carpenter's ruler G+ $32
 
New Items 7 February 1998
    
1182 Stanley #92 butt and rabbet gauge, typically missing steel scribe G+ $120
1188 Stanley #2-type 3 (Winterbottom Patent) mitre square G+ $35
1218 mahogany/brass carriagemaker's marking gauge F $45
1219 6 oz. steel plumb bob G+ $16
1257 boxwood/brass mortise gauge F $42
1264 Harmon 24" mahogany level, brass trim & lips (G-),
leaking vial		 $20
1266 Stanley #3, 30" cherry level, brass trim & lips, 1869-72 G+ $65
1283 plumb bob new $12
1284 plumb bob new $12
1286 plumb bob new $12
1287 plumb bob new $12
1288 Stanley #49 bit gauge G+ $20
1329 Stanley #46 metal pocket level G+ $70
1330 brass pocket level G+ SOLD
1394 LSStarrett 10" Adjustable Plumber's Level G $75
1454 Stanley #96, 28" brassbound rosewood level F $200
 
New Items 1 March 1998
    
2024 1/10 inch shrink rule, Stanley #30-1/2C G $30
2025 3/16 inch shrink rule, Stanley #30-1/2F G $30
2026 3/16 inch shrink rule, Stanley #30-1/2F G+ $45
2027 28" brassbound mahogany level    
2030 28" brassbound rosewood level, Stratton Bros. #1 F $150
2031 10" mahogany/brass level, Hockley Abbey #1622 (Eng) G+ $45
2032 8" mahogany/brass level, Marples(Eng) G+ $35
2116 Stanley #36-1/2R carpenter's caliper rule F $45
2120 Stanley #66-1/2 carpenter's rule F $25
2121 Stanley #84 brassbound carpenter's rule G+ $20
2123 Stanley #36-1/2R carpenter's caliper rule G+ $35
2125 Stanley #136 carpenter's caliper rule F $25
2126 Lufkin 016 (136-1/2) carpenter's caliper rule G+ $20
2127 Lufkin 771 (84) carpenter's rule G+ $20
2134 Stanley #62-1/2 brassbound carpenter's rule G+/F $100
2137 rosewood/brass mortise gauge (Engl) F $60
2139 Stanley #16 (Type 1) mortise gauge G+ $60
2141 steel-tipped brass plumb bob G+ $25
2149 "fat" teardrop cast iron plumb bob G+ $35
2151 fancy turned and knurled nickel plated plumb bob G+ $20
2152 long steel-tipped and capped brass plumb bob G+ SOLD
2153 conical steel-tipped brass plumb bob G+ SOLD
2157 Stanley #41 pocket level New $45
2160 Stanley #66 rosewood/brass marking gauge G+/F SOLD
2161 25 cm cormier/brass 2-vial level F $45
2162 6" steel-bladed square, brass-sided YB handle G+ $65
2163 6" brass machinist's level w/brass rotating vial cover F $80
 
New Items 1 October 1998
    
2172 30" rosewood/brass Stratton Bros #1 Level, late 19th c. model G+ $120
2178 9" Stanley #37 machinist's level   ???
2179 6" LSS# 132 machinist's level   ???
2200 Starrett protractor head G+ $40
2206 Stanley #18 Eureka Flush-T bevel, 8 inch G $25
2223 Stanley #2, type 2 trammel points, complete with pencil clip G+/F $110
2224 Stanley #5 plumb bob F $145
2225 #26 carpenter's slide rule G+/F $85
2289 English level, 6" engl brown oak & brass G+ $25
2290 English level, 5" ramp style, mahogany & brass G+ $35
2291 English level, 4" x 1/2" x 1/2" ebony & brass F $70
2319 Stanley #25 sliding T bevel square G+ $20
2331 Goodell-Pratt brassbound mahogany level G+ $65
2338 Stanley #36, bifold 6" carpenter's caliper rule G $30
2343 12" Stanley #37 Machinist's Level like new $65
2345 Stanley #4, type 1 trammel points F $30
2353 Lufkin four-fold 24", #873L Boxwood rule with level, protractor and architectural scales F SOLD
2355 Stanley #84, half-bound 4-fold, 24" carpenter's rule G $15
2356 Stanley #61, 4-fold, 24" carpenter's rule G+ $20
2357 Stanley #68, 4-fold, 24" carpenter's rule G+ $20
2369 Stanley #77 rosewood/brass marking/mortise gauge G+ $90
2370 12" Stanley #21 combination square w/slotted rule G $35
2371 9" L S Starrett machinist's level G+ $45
2372 6" Stanley #36G machinist's level, special heavy-rib variation, 1947-49 F $120
2377 unusual cooper's oak cutting/marking gauge G+ $20
2435 3 ft, 4-fold, arch-joint, full brassbound rule similar to #66-3/4, STEPHENS & CO., RIVERTON, CT. (large numbers) F $85
 
New Items 23 February 1999
    
2492 Stanley #61 rule G+/F $25
2494 Lufkin #651B caliper rule G+ $25
 
New Items 10 December 1999
    
R1 Stanley #27 - 3 ft, 2 fold Carpenter's Sliding Rule G $ 100
R2 Stanley #26 - 2 ft, 2 fold Carpenter's Slide Rule G stamped JS,
clean		 $ 50
R3 Stanley #26 - 2 ft, 2 fold Carpenter's Slide Rule fair, worn, dark $ 40
R4 Stanley #2 - 2 ft, 2 fold Carpenter's Rule G/G+
slight bow		 $ 150
R5 Stanley #66-1/2, 3 ft, 4 fold Carpenter's Rule G clean
but spotted		 $ 10
R6 Rabone #1380 - 3 ft, 4 fold Carpenter's Rule w/bold figures G very clean
but missing pins		 $ 20
R7 Stanley #72-1/2, 2 ft, 4 fold Carpenter's Rule w/Caliper fair, stained $ 40
R8 Stanley #53-1/2, Architect's Rule G+ inside/
G outside,
clean		 $ 75
R9 Stanley #66-1/2, 3 ft, 4 fold Carpenter's Rule fair, faint
and stains		 $ 5
R10 Lufkin #2062 - 2 ft, 3 fold Carpenter's rule with level G outside,
clean/Fine
inside		 $ 65
R11 Stanley #66-1/2, 3 ft, 4 fold Carpenter's Rule G+ inside/
G- overall
due to bow		 $ 15
R12 Lufkin #863L - 2 ft, 4 fold Carpenter's Rule with level and protractor head 2 small chips
opposite level
downgrade
from G+		 $ 75
R13 Rabone #1190 - 3 ft, 4 fold Carpenter's Rule with level and protractor head G+/F $ 85
R14 Stanley #68A (SW) - 2 ft, 4 fold Carpenter's Rule w/bold figures G+/F $ 20
R15 unsigned #10 (68), 2 ft, 4 fold Carpenter's Rule G- outside/
G inside		 $ 5
R16 unsigned #1, 1 ft, 4 fold Carpenter's Rule G- $ 45
R17 Stanley #136-1/2, 6 inch Carpenter's Caliper Rule F $ 25
R18 Lufkin #372 (36-1/2) 1 ft, 2 fold, Carpenter's Caliper Rule G $ 20
R19 Stanley #61, 2 ft, 4 fold Carpenter's Rule fair/G- $ 5
R20 Stanley #36-1/2, 1 ft, 2 fold, Carpenter's Caliper Rule G- $ 15
R21 Upson #32-1/2, 1 ft, 4 fold, Carpenter's Caliper Rule G+ $ 50
R22 Stanley #36-1/2L, 1 ft, 2 fold, Carpenter's Caliper Rule G+/F $ 40
R23 Stanley #36-1/2, 1 ft, 2 fold, Carpenter's Caliper Rule G+ $ 40
R25 Lufkin #760 (63-1/2) G- $ 45
R26 Stanley #69, 1 ft, 4 fold Carpenter's Rule G- outside/
G+ inside		 $ 50
R27 Stanley #53-1/2, Architect's Rule G- outside/
G+ inside		 $ 60
R28 Stanley #61, 2 ft, 4 fold Carpenter's Rule F $ 25
R29 Stanley #7, 2 ft, 4 fold Carpenter's "Blindman's" Rule G- outside/
G+ inside		 $ 35

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