C. DREW Lathers' Magnetic Nail Holder

From C. DREW & Co. "Ripping Tools" catalogue No. 10: image No. 200

 

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. 63, January 1, 1963

"Used for driving concrete or stub nails -- (nail heads must be 3/8" dia. or larger). Tool body hardened and tempered for hard driving. 6" long, 1/2" dia. at magnetized end. Alnico insert. Tool steel body." (per catalogue: May 1, 1954)

"These tools are expressly made for holding stub 3/8" diameter head. metal lathe nails -- not suited for small headed nails. Made from chrome steel, slotted magnet. Fully guaranteed." (per catalogue 63)

Catalogue listing:

Magnetic Nail Sets: Cat. No. 200. Size: 6" long x 5/8" sq. Alnico insert. Box: 12. Weight per box: 8 lbs. Price per dozen: $30.00. (per September 1, 1954 price list)

Magnetic Nail Sets: Cat. No. 201. Size: 6" long x 5/8" sq. Box: 6. List Price: $2.50. (per catalogue No. 63)

Magnetic Nail Sets: Cat. No. 202. Size: 12" long x 5/8" sq. Box: 6. List Price: $3.50. (per catalogue No. 63)