Vintage Rare Nichols 1901 2 ft. Rafter Take Down Square Ottumwa IA VG Cond

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Vintage Rare Nichols 1901 2 ft. Rafter Take Down Square Ottumwa IA VG Cond :
$179.95

Vintage Rare Nichols 1901 2 ft. Rafter Take Down Square

manufacturedin Ottumwa IA in Very Good Condition.

This sale includes the hard to find Original Sheath for this Take Down Square.

The numbers are easy to read ( pictures ) and this square locks in place tightly when the ferrule is turned into place.

One end ( pictured ) shows some damage to the face and the previous owner lightly scratched his name into this square.

from the book \"Ottumwa: Yesterday and Today\" published in 1923.\"

\"The Nicholls Manufacturing Company, 401 to 405 West Main Street [elevated street and vacant lots], with an annual production of 55,000 framing and carpenters\' squares, is one of five factories in the United States which makes squares and the only one west of New England according to Fred Hardsocg, owner and manager.
In 1901 four men formed a partnership for manufacture of a framing square on which Moses Nicholls, a carpenter, had secured a patent. The four men were Mr. Nicholls, Martin Hardsocg, T.F. Norfolk, and A. Wheeler. Martin Hardsocg purchased first the share of Mr. Wheeler and later that of Mr. Nicholls, and Fred Hardsocg, his son, purchased the interests of Mr. Norfolk. Later he bought the remainder of the holdings from his father and has been managing the business for about ten years.

The plant is operating at capacity and is unable to meet the demand. In addition to squares the Nicholls Manufacturing Company produces floor scrapers, wood pullers, and grass hooks. When the company was established it was a real pioneer in the West

and in order to obtain the expert workmanship desired Joseph Miller, an Eastern mechanic, was employed to come here. He made the first square and is still with the firm.\"

Thanks for looking, and be assured that if you are not completely satisfied, I will return your purchase price minus any shipping costs.

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Payment is expected within 4 days after close of sale.

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