Joel's Blog

The Story Behind the Rule

04/06/2010

Who was H. H. Warner of Tacoma (Washington)? When I first got this ivory rule (a Stanley 87) I assumed it was an advertising rule because H. H. Warner, the name carefully engraved around the joint, looks so corporate. But I was wrong. A quick Google search turned up several H. H. Warner's but only one was in Tacoma. Mr. H.H. Warner seems to have been a politico of the city, and worked on committees dealing with buildings and other stuff. Ivory rules were almost never used in regular work and were more a presentation item or an expensive present. I'm guessing a present. You know the sort of do-dad that contractors hand out to all the "important people" on a project to show their appreciation on dedication day. Of course it's just speculation but it's a reasonable idea. These days all you get is a Lucite block.

The Story Behind the Rule 5

Join the conversation

04/13/2010 Bill Kirk http://Custommade.com -- New Jersey area

Gentlemen:

Do you stock Edwards "Old Brown Glue"

Bill Kirk

04/13/2010 joel https://toolsforworkingwood.com

Yes,
Click here:
https://toolsforworkingwood.com/store/item/MS-OLDBROWN.XX

it's listed as out of stock but in fact it is in stock and it's now in a 20 oz bottle. We should update the website tomorrow.

thanks,

joel

Comments are closed.

Last

The opinions expressed in this blog are those of the blog's author and guests and in no way reflect the views of Tools for Working Wood.

Newer Entries...
	Let's Talk About Hats (and mention benches and saws)!! - 05/11/2010
	How to Install a Saw Blade in a Folded Back - 05/06/2010
	The History of Mitre planes - Pt 2 1/2 - Details of the Gabriel Mitre Plane C. 1790 - 05/04/2010
	We Lost Power Friday Afternoon - 04/30/2010
	Magazine Mentions - 04/26/2010
	The History of Mitre planes - Pt 2 - The early 19th Century Before Infill Bench Planes Were Developed - 04/20/2010
	How to Cut Dovetail Joints by Hand - 04/16/2010
	Moxon's Last Words. - 04/13/2010
	Two New Gramercy Products and a Long Awaited New Book - 04/09/2010
	The Story Behind the Rule - 04/06/2010
	Why Tapered Irons? - 03/25/2010
	Festool in its Infinite Wisdom.... - 03/23/2010
	A Setback - Plane and Simple - 03/18/2010
	Some Product Updates - 03/16/2010
	How To Select The Correct Color Dye Stain For Your Project Part 2 - 03/10/2010
	Festool C12 Drills on Sale!!!! along with 150mm Sanding Discs - 03/02/2010
	The History of Mitre Planes - The Marquetry Plane - Part 1 - 02/24/2010
	It should not be this hard - We Discontinue Nicholson Patternmaker's Rasps Because of Quality Issues. - 02/19/2010
	Advertising Rules!! (no - not that kind) - 02/16/2010
	Work Vs. School - Tom Brown's Schooldays - 02/09/2010
Older Entries...

Hours: M-F 9:00-5:00, closed Sat,Sun
Our Guarantee & Return Policy
Shipping and Sales Tax Info
Privacy Policy
Holiday Calendar

Contact Us: Email: support@toolsforworkingwood.com
Phone: 800-426-4613 or 718-499-5877
Visit Us in Brooklyn: Directions to Our Showroom
© 1999-2019 toolsforworkingwood.com
Powered by 01 Inc. Coded entirely in NYC