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My friend found this tool in His Fathers old tool box.
We have no idea what it is. Any ideas would be appreciated.

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It's a folding ruler... (sorry, couldn't help it). :rolleyes:

Could it be an old fashioned faucet seat reaming tool?
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I agree with Tom, pretty sure that's what it is.
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burkhome wrote:I agree with Tom, pretty sure that's what it is.
A Ruler? :cool:
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The "other" tool :) Is a tool for recutting the seat in a faucet where the washer seals.
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I have one. They are perfect for measuring inside dimensions accurately which a tape measure cannot do. Unfold the ruler inside a drawer and extend the portion from the end of the ruler until it hits the side of the drawer. You will have the exact measurement.
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stephen_a._draper wrote:I have one. They are perfect for measuring inside dimensions accurately which a tape measure cannot do. Unfold the ruler inside a drawer and extend the portion from the end of the ruler until it hits the side of the drawer. You will have the exact measurement.
I do not believe the one shown has the 'extension'. It unfolds to 24".
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