C. DREW Tongue Chisel or Bead Cutter

From C. DREW & Co. catalogue No. 59: image No. 2353

 

References:

The following information is from:

• 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 (not illustrated), January 1, 1967
• C. DREW catalogue: June 1968

" Utility grade . . . Carbon steel, octagon stock without upset head." (per catalogue: May 1, 1954)

"Alloy steel . . . Electricians or Tongue Chisels. . . . Same tough tool as 2352, but due to manufacturing method can be offered at a much lower price." (per catalogues No. 59 and 63)

"Floor ot Tongue Chisel . . . The Floor Chisel is basically the same tool as the Electrician's Chisel, except that it is 4" longer for greater leverage, which comes in very handy when removing siding and flooring, especially of tongue and groove construction (hence the name 'Tongue Chisel')." (per catalogue: May 1968)

Both Octagon and Hexagon formats exist.

Catalogue listings:

Octagon Format:

Electricians or Tongue Chisel: No. 2353. Size: 12" x 2-1/2" Blade. Octagon. Box: 6 (or 12). Weight per box: 8 (or 16) lbs. Price per dozen: $24.00. (per catalogue of May 1, 1954 and price list of September 1, 1954)

Hexagon Format:

Electricians or Tongue Chisel: No. 2353.

• Length: 12"; Blade: 2-1/2"; Stock: 5/8". Color: D. Blue. Box: 4. List Price: $3.00. (per catalogue No. 59)
• Length: 12"; Blade: 2-1/2"; Stock: 5/8". Box: 4. List Price: $3.00. (per catalogue No. 63)
• List Price: $3.42 (per price list, January 1, 1967)
• Length: 12"; Blade: 2-3/4"; Stock: 5/8". Hexagon? Weight: 1.5 lb. Standard Pack: 6. List Price: $4.69 (per catalogue: June 1968)

Electricians or Tongue Chisel: No. 2354.

• Length: 12"; Blade: 3"; Stock: 5/8" Hex. Box: 4. List Price: $3.20. (per catalogue No. 63)
• List Price: $3.64 (per price list: January 1, 1967)