Vintage Lufkin USA Atlas 50 ' Tank Gauging Tape Measure W/20 Oz. Brass Plumb Bob
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:26702046 | Brand: Lufkin |
Good afternoon all. Here is a vintage Lufkin, Made in USA, "Atlas" 50-foot tank gauging tape measure, with a Lufkin, Made in USA, No. 590 20 ounce brass plumb bob.
First, the tape measure. This had a working life, so the tape itself is dark (see last 2 pictures). I have not unrolled it all the way, but it looks and feels smooth (i.e. no kinks). The wooden handle actually screws on to the tape assembly. It has a metal rod that runs the complete length of the handle. There i...s no play between the handle and the tape assembly. There is some paint loss from wear on the handle that you can see in the pictures, but not too bad.
Second, the plumb bob is a Lufkin, Made in USA, No. 590. If anyone wants a picture of the mark (or anything else), message. This is heavy, so pay attention, because when the crank handle is not in the stop position, the bob will hit the ground or the floor much more quickly than you can react. There is maybe a 1/32" flat spot on the point of the bob, no doubt for this reason. Otherwise, the bob is in very good condition. As you can see from the last picture, it is the correct bob, as the one foot marks line up.
First, the tape measure. This had a working life, so the tape itself is dark (see last 2 pictures). I have not unrolled it all the way, but it looks and feels smooth (i.e. no kinks). The wooden handle actually screws on to the tape assembly. It has a metal rod that runs the complete length of the handle. There i...s no play between the handle and the tape assembly. There is some paint loss from wear on the handle that you can see in the pictures, but not too bad.
Second, the plumb bob is a Lufkin, Made in USA, No. 590. If anyone wants a picture of the mark (or anything else), message. This is heavy, so pay attention, because when the crank handle is not in the stop position, the bob will hit the ground or the floor much more quickly than you can react. There is maybe a 1/32" flat spot on the point of the bob, no doubt for this reason. Otherwise, the bob is in very good condition. As you can see from the last picture, it is the correct bob, as the one foot marks line up.
