{"product_id":"vintage-lufkin-no-372-amp-no-372-36-1-2-boxwood-brass-folding-12-inch-rulers-with-caliper","title":"Vintage Lufkin No. 372 \u0026 No. 372 (36-1\/2) Boxwood Brass Folding 12 Inch Rulers With Caliper","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Lufkin No. 372 \u0026amp; No. 372 (36-1\/2) Boxwood Brass Folding 12 Inch Rulers With Caliper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe vintage Lufkin No. 372 36 ½, is a highly collectible boxwood and brass folding caliper rule dating from the 1920's. This example is stamped with the alternate number 36 ½, which mimics the traditional numbering layout of the Stanley No.36 ½. The ruler unfolds to 12\", and incorporates an integrated sliding brass caliper mechanism on one end used for precise thickness or diameter measurements. Single alignment pin intact. Made in USA.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLufkin No. 372 Caliper Folding Ruler 12\" (without 36 ½ designation) has a brass extension on outer leg very nice and crisp overall condition. Will glow with a cleaning. Single alignment pin intact. Imperial gradations are clear. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThere is a small raised bump on the flat brass slide, it serves as a thumb or fingernail grip—helping you pull the slide out and move it when measuring. Made in England.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThey appear to be the same basic rule, with different model-number markings. A 1929 hardware catalog lists it as “No. 372 (36½)” under one description—supporting that these are equivalent designations, rather than different sizes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoth refer to a 12-inch, two-fold boxwood caliper rule, with a brass sliding caliper and graduations in eighths, tenths, twelfths, and sixteenths. “36½” is a model designation, not its length.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e372 (36 ½) has darkened wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth have tarnish on brass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo other issues noted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee all pictures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact us with any questions!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksAndTools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50654043373633,"sku":null,"price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/8107\/0913\/files\/IMG_5470_efe4d9d1-7f2c-432c-b327-610268685315.jpg?v=1791823394","url":"https:\/\/booksandtools.com\/products\/vintage-lufkin-no-372-amp-no-372-36-1-2-boxwood-brass-folding-12-inch-rulers-with-caliper","provider":"BooksAndTools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}