John Rabone And Sons Rule - No. 1462

john rabone rule 1462
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Rabone 1462 Review By: I.Ball

Category: Old Rules

Manufacturer: John Rabone And Sons

Tool Type: Caliper Rule

Model No: 1462


           

The John Rabone And Sons rule number 1462 is a very small caliper rule made from boxwood with brass fittings.

The boxwood rule is 3 inch long and is marked out in inches with 1/8 inch increments on the front side. The rear is marked out on one edge in inches with 1/16 inch increments, the other edge is marked out in centimeters with 1 millimetre increments.

The rule has a sliding brass caliper rule with measurements on the brass caliper. The caliper feature is ideal for measuring the thickness of on an object; traditionally rope or wire.

Note: There appears to have been different versions of this rule made with different measurement markings.



Rule Construction

rabone rule 1462

Stock:
boxwood

Sliding Rule:
brass

Foot:
brass


RULE MARKINGS

"No 1462" - found on the top face of the rule.

"J Rabone And Sons, Makers, Made In England" - found along the edge of the rule.


Rule Construction

rabone rule 1462

Stock:
boxwood

Sliding Rule:
brass

Foot:
brass


RULE MARKINGS

"Made In England, No 1462" - found on the top face of the rule.

"J Rabone And Sons, Makers" - found along the edge of the rule.


Manufactured Dates

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Are There Any Problems / Issues With This Tool?

john rabone rule 1462

If the rule hasn't been looked after or if the rule has been heavily used, the numbers can be worn/faded.

The brass sliding caliper can sometimes be seized up when the tool hasn't been used for a long time.

Sometimes these rules have paint on them which can obscure the numbers.







Your Say..

Roy - I have a Rabone Caliper No 1462 which all the calibrations are imperial, has anybody got any idea of the age of it, I know in must be pre 1964.

Andrew - So is mine, all imperial. It has the angular head as in the picture under 2. Rule Construction and looks identical to this. Sorry I was also searching for dates when I came across this wonderful site.

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