Keuffel & Esser Tru-Point Model D Variable Taper 58 0515 Keuffel & Esser, New York

lead size mechanism composition variations production date origin 2 mm (or smaller) desktop turret with abrasive cylindrical insert and variable taper adjustment cast iron base with die-cast turret none circa 1960s to 1970s USA   see also Tru-Point Variable Taper Lead Pointer Keuffel & Esser Co. catalog, 1954, p 268 (non variable taper model) K& E Leroy Lettering Equipment catalog, 1970, p 37 Keuffel & Esser Leroy Lead Clutch

This Keuffel & Esser branded example of the Tru-Point lead pointer also included a special guide for the pointing of specialized Leroy lettering machine lead clutches (shown).

	Tru-Point Lead Pointer Keuffel & Esser, New York
	lead size mechanism composition variations production date origin 2mm desktop turret with abrasive disposable cup plastic with steel weight in base none circa 1980 USA   see also Tru-Point Model D-3760 Lead Pointer Teledyne Post Tru-Point Lead Pointer

	Keuffel & Esser Tru-Point Refills Keuffel & Esser, New York
	composition variations production date origin paper cylinder with abrasive coating grit? 1951 to (1960s) USA   see also Bruning Tru-Point Abrasive Refills Dietzgen “SharPoint” Abrasive Refills Keuffel & Esser Co. catalog, 1954, p 268

	Keuffel & Esser Vari-Point 58 0500 Keuffel & Esser, New York
	lead size mechanism composition variations production date origin 2 - 3 mm rotating turret with replaceable abrasive insert all metal none 1960 to (1980s) USA K+E Vari-Point Manual see also Keuffel & Esser Leroy catalog, 1970, p 37 Boston Model LP lead pointer Dietzgen (unknown model) lead pointer Lietz 4027-15 lead pointer

	Keuffel & Esser Boston refill cups Keuffel & Esser, New York
	composition production date origin plastic cup with abrasive cylinder 1960 to (1980s) USA

	Keuffel & Esser 3505 Refillable Pencil Pointer Keuffel & Esser, New York
	lead size mechanism composition variations production date origin any handheld abrasive plastic handle with flint paper or emory paper abrasive none 1950s to (1970s) USA Flint Paper Refill see also Keuffel & Esser catalog, 1954, p 267

reverse