Description: ATHOL MACHINE CO. 3" Inside Caliper firm joint - Made in U.S.A. Athol Machine Company is the grand-daddy of tool manufacturing in Athol. This is the company that was formed in the spring of 1868 to produce L S Starrett's invention of the meat chopper, and other inventions that may arise in the future. Same company that started making vises c1873. Starrett got in a dispute with the other owners, left the company c1877, and following his invention of the combination square right around that time he went independent, establishing what is today's L S Starrett Company in 1880. Then as he brought out other tools, especially measuring tools, calipers, etc., Athol Machine started copying some as well as developing their own unique items. Starrett sued, eventually won, and 25 years after he started his own business he bought out what remained of Athol Machine, put money into it, expanded the vise production by a great amount in a new factory he built for them on that same spot, and in 1921 it became known as Athol Machine and Foundry. Starrett still controlled the business. Athol Machine lasted until about 1965 - the main building still stands, but badly deteriorated. Condition:Great condition. Working well. NOTES ABOUT MY TOOLS:All tools are cleaned by hand only - NO power tools used.Mechanism are oiled and lubricated and will be working perfectly unless specified.Tools will often have a light coat of oil or tool wax when sent, they may be slightly greasy on first touch.99% of tools listed are MADE IN THE USA, manufacturer origins will always be listed if known. Basically I clean the tools and remove rust and/or surface corrosion.Oil and get the mechanisms working perfectly.Give the metal a light polish.Finish with light oil or wax for protection. The result is great quality vintage tools for cheaper prices than brand new lower quality equivalents.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Riverside, California
End Time: 2024-10-08T18:05:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.99 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Athol Machine Co.
Unit Type: Unit
Caliper Type: Outside Caliper
MPN: N/A
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Joint Type: Firm Joint
Unit Quantity: 1
Modified Item: No
California Prop 65 Warning: No
Leg Size: 3.000 in
