Vintage TUMICO Steel Carpenter’s Square – 24" x 16"

Description :
This vintage steel carpenter’s square was manufactured by TUMICO (Tubular Micrometer Company) of St. James, Minnesota. Measuring 24" x 16", this L-shaped layout tool features etched measurement markings in 1/16" increments along both arms, along with common rafter and hip/valley rafter tables. It shows moderate rust and patina consistent with age and use, making it an ideal piece for display in a workshop, or for continued use by restoration purists and traditional builders.

Era:
Mid-20th Century

Style:
Industrial / Utility

Technique:
Machine-stamped steel with etched calibrations

Tools Used:
Industrial steel press, etching machine, precision measuring tools

History:
TUMICO, known for manufacturing precision instruments, expanded into layout tools in the mid-1900s, supplying carpenters and machinists with reliable measuring equipment.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: TUMICO – Tubular Micrometer Company, St. James, Minnesota

Measurements:
24" L x 16" W

Suggested Weight:
2.5–3 lbs

Item Number : P13783

Category : Handtools

Brand : TUMICO – Tubular Micrometer Company, St. James, Minnesota