In the matter of common pocket boxwood rules, the American manufacturers so far excel all others that, if not all European nations, certainly all nations outside of Europe are supplied from America.

Perhaps one of the largest firms, and certainly one of the most reliable, who manufacture rules, is that of Stephens & Co., Riverton, Conn. This firm also makes the Stephens' Combination Rule, which is having quite a good sale in foreign markets.

Builder and Wood-Worker, Vol.28, 1887, (New York: Hodgson & Bertrand, Publishers.)