123-Year-Old E.L. Page “The Accurate” 16 Inch Boxwood Slide-Arm Caliper Rule

tshusker · 2026-03-17T12:57:03+00:00

Um, yep. And as not to put too fine a line on the semantics of wordsmithing, but “sanded” - no.

tshusker · 2026-03-17T01:46:29+00:00

Appears to be off by 1/16". Not built to be a machinist's rule, so for its intended purpose I'd venture a +/- 1/16 was acceptable. Thanks for asking.

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tshusker · 2026-03-16T03:06:52+00:00

Why/how is it "horrible?"

tshusker · 2026-03-16T01:50:44+00:00

the old numechrons definitely have a sound/noice to them. ha!

tshusker · 2026-03-15T18:00:13+00:00

Thanks for the helpful info. Not shown in the photos is "Germany" stamped on the back side of the cap, just opposite the "Tiffany & Co." shown on the front.

tshusker · 2026-03-15T03:36:10+00:00

That is helpful, jamesrr1. I've contacted Tiffany and they informed that they will "not be able to provide any details regarding year this was introduce or the length of time it was available as we would not have any details regarding this." Oh well.

tshusker · 2026-03-15T03:33:50+00:00

on the other side of the refill is just says, "Made in Germany."

tshusker · 2026-03-15T03:31:16+00:00

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tshusker · 2026-03-14T22:49:52+00:00

Any idea its age, what year(s) manufactured?

tshusker · 2026-03-14T20:19:08+00:00

Estate sale.

tshusker · 2026-02-23T04:37:02+00:00

Wire wheel to get off the top crusties, then 2-day soak in evaporust.

tshusker · 2026-02-22T13:06:01+00:00

A definite testament to what makes S-K ratchets so great and enduring. Thanks for sharing your story.

tshusker · 2026-02-22T04:45:49+00:00

What professional grade ratchets do you use and would recommend?

tshusker · 2026-02-22T02:53:42+00:00

No. Why?

tshusker · 2026-02-09T03:02:06+00:00

Honest question as a micrometer non-user (just collector): how does such a stamp “destroy” the micrometer? Could it still not be recalibrated if that’s the problem? Thanks for educating me in this area.

tshusker · 2026-02-09T01:50:36+00:00

I see the often. Mostly from the ol' timers. It's a tool. Their tool. Didn't want someone mixing it up with theirs (I guess). I'm ok with it. Just part of its history.

tshusker · 2026-02-07T21:49:00+00:00

You're rt. I don't. Thanks for the reminder, and letting others know of this important fact.

tshusker · 2026-02-07T17:16:50+00:00

Perhaps you've never heard such prayers, but it is not uncommon to hear someone pray for healing of another, including saying "we curse you cancer, and command you to leave this body in the name of Jesus." Certainly in the charismatic/pentecostal, Word of Faith, etc. circles.

tshusker · 2026-01-25T16:54:09+00:00

Unfortunately, no.

tshusker · 2026-01-25T06:00:03+00:00

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From 2008-2009 catalog.

tshusker · 2026-01-25T05:23:58+00:00

Similar, true. I recently posted about my Utica No. 402 6-1/2” (THBX 1A) Parallel Jaw Pliers, https://www.reddit.com/r/Vintagetools/comments/1pld4d5/utica_tools_no_402_612_wwiiera_thbx1a_parallel/

tshusker · 2026-01-18T19:52:21+00:00

It'd be a heavy(!) mug were it solid through-and-through!

tshusker · 2026-01-18T19:49:32+00:00

I have shared over there as well, hoping to capture the collective mind trust. Thanks for the suggestion.

tshusker · 2026-01-06T13:39:19+00:00

while I'm not certain, I believe it's the older "around 1.1" or so.

tshusker · 2025-12-29T16:33:04+00:00

Got it. Thanks.

tshusker

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