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jpbarrette
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 Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2004 10:21 pm Post subject: Info on U.S. Blue Co. Drafting Table |
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I recently found a drafting table in a storage shed. It used to be my dads when he was going to college. Despite my best efforts I can't seem to uncover any information on the company that made it- U.S. Blue Co. It has a metal nameplate on it which reads:
U.S. Blue Co.
201-207 So. Wabash Ave.
Chicago Illinois
I didn't really know which forum to put this in so I hope this is ok. I really would appreciate if anyone had any information at all on this company and perhaps how old the table is.
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Architorture
millennium club
Joined: 31 Jul 2004
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| Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2004 4:40 am Post subject: |
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| check out ebay...there is bound to be something similar for sale on there... |
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jpbarrette
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| Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2004 8:34 am Post subject: |
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| I have and I could only find a measuring device made by the same company. No other information came from it. |
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phansford
Joined: 18 Apr 2004
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Location: SW Ohio
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| Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2004 8:58 am Post subject: |
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The hard reality about drafting tables is that they are bascially obsolete.
They are used for lay-out tables for the most part. I have two in my office and we don't really use them except for quick schematic design work or the rare hand work. I could do the same with a small table top unit. Most firms have sold all but a few.
As one subconsultant told me, if they were required to do something by hand, they would have to charge a premimum and go buy some drafting tables and all the old drafting tools. 
The value will be based on its size and whether you can find someone who thinks it "neat" and wants to use it as a piece of unique furniture.
You might find a student or a small contractor who would buy it, because they are about the only people using them. The Contractor will use it as a lay-out table. It is better than a door and two saw horses.
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