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The ruler made by J. Rabone UK number 1397 made from "Box Wood" what is box wood eg type of tree etc The best date I can get it was made before 1962 as that is when the company changed names Ian
It was to be used for aligning holes when mounting body panels. Still have it and I use it a lot.
Here's a couple of pairs of pliers.The first is A Wilkinson Tool from merry old England which was made in 1959. About 10" in length with a funny set of jaws. Anyone know why the funny jaws? possibly for crimping ? those none reusable hose clamps maybe