C. DREW Tongue Chisel or Bead Cutter

From C. DREW & Co. catalogue No. 36: image No. 235

C. DREW Electrician's Chisel

From C. DREW & Co. catalogue: June 1968: image No. 2351

 

References:

The following information is from:

• C. DREW catalogue No. 36, published ca. 1927
• C. DREW catalogue No. 37, 1947
• C. DREW's "Ripping Tools" catalogue No. 10, dated May 1, 1954 (without prices), accompanied by the price list of September 1, 1954
• C. DREW catalogue No. 59, January 15, 1959
• C DREW catalogue No. 63, January 1, 1963
• C. DREW price list, January 1, 1967
• C. DREW catalogue, June 1968

"Crucible Tool Steel, Tempered and Full Polished" (per catalogue No. 36)

"Alloy Steel, Tempered and Full Polished." (per catalogue No. 37)

"In the design and manufacture of this tool we have combined as far as practical the thinness of the putty knife, the cutting qualities of the wood chisels and the toughness of the cold chisel resulting in a very superior tool for Electricians, Carpenters, and Plumbers. Due to its extreme thinness it permits cutting the beads so as to remove hardwood floor boards and replace them without marring the edges. Packed half doz. and one doz. per box." (per catalogue No. 36, 37)

Upon request we will furnish without charge, a neat counter display card for this tool and also small leaflets for use in mailing lists." (per catalogue No. 36)

"Special alloy steel. For cutting nails." (per catalogue: May 1, 1954)

"Alloy steel . . . Electricians or Tongue Chisels. . . . This tool is very thin and strong -- it combines the thinness of a putty knife, toughness of a cold chisel and cutting qualities of a wood chisel. Used to cut beads in hardwood floors, for prying up stuck windows, cutting nails, etc." (per catalogues: No. 59 and 63)

"Electrician's Chisel . . . This handsome tool has an extra-wide 2-3/4" blade, ground to a fine edge, and beautifully polished. Its convenient length and thin blade makes this a popular tool ideal for cutting in switch boxes and other electrical fixtures." (per catalogue: June 1968)

Catalogue listings:

Tongue Chisel or Bead Cutter: Size: Blade width: 3." Length: 8-1/2."

• No. 1. Wt. per dozen: 9 lbs. Price per dozen: $18.00 (per catalogues No. 36, 37)
• No. 2351. Full Polished. Box: 1. Wt: 1 lb. each. Price per dozen: $36.00 (per September 1, 1954 price list)
• No. 2351. Color: Red. Box: 4. List price: $3.40 (per catalogue No. 59)
• No. 2351. Box: 4. List price: $3.50 (per catalogue No. 63)
• No. 2351A. Half Polished. Box: 4. Wt. per box: 4 lbs. Price per dozen: $28.80 (per September 1, 1954 price list)

Electrician's Chisel: Size: Blade width: 2-3/4." Length: 8." Stock: 5/8." Weight: 1.0 lb. Standard pack: 6.

• Cat. No. 2351. List Price: $4.19 (per catalogue, June 1968)

Tongue Chisel or Bead Cutter: Size: Blade width: 3." Length: 12."

• No. 2. Wt. per dozen: 11 lbs. Price per dozen: $24.00. (per Catalogues No. 36, 37).
• No. 2352. Full Polished. Box: 6. Wt. per box: 8 lbs. Price per dozen: $43.20 (per September 1, 1954 price list)
• No. 2352. Color: L. Blue. Box: 4. List Price: $4.20 (per catalogue No. 59)
• No. 2352. Box: 4. List Price: $4.50 (per catalogue No. 63)
• No. 2352. List Price: $5.06 (per price list, January 1, 1967)
• No. 2352A. Half Polished. Box: 6. Wt. per box: 8 lbs. Price per dozen: $36.00 (per September 1, 1954 price list)