Vintage “The Ames Draft-Pak” Portable Drafting Board / Case – Olson Manufacturing Co., Ames, Iowa

A great vintage drafting kit/carry case setup with original branded case and a nice assortment of vintage drafting tools and paper items. Includes the board/case plus accessories shown, and the additional Burol items noted below.

What’s included (everything pictured + noted)

Case / Board

• The Ames Draft-Pak portable drafting board/carry case by Olson Manufacturing Co. (Ames, Iowa)

• Folding/tilt drafting board setup inside (see photos)

Drafting tools & accessories (vintage)

• (2) vintage compass/divider tools (pencil-style drafting compasses shown)

• Clear drafting triangle / set square (marked “Made in U.S.A.”)

• Drafting knife (wood handle)

• Scissors

• Sandpaper pointer / pad (marked Stewart S-119)

• Pencil sharpener (orange)

• Assorted vintage pencils shown (including Koh-I-Noor “Lumigraph” and others as pictured)

Paper / reference items (vintage)

• “New and Improved – The Ames Draft-Pak” yellow booklet/manual

• Drafting reference sheet: “Some Basic Standard Drafting Practices Often Troublesome to Students” (Olson Manufacturing Co.)

• Multiple Grid Master sheets/templates (marked D.C. Systems Co., 1963) as shown

• Vintage Burol turquoise pencil

• Vintage Burol turquoise sharpener

Condition notes

• Case exterior shows scuffs, marks, and general wear from age/storage.

• Interior board and components show light wear consistent with vintage use.

• Clear triangle shows surface scratches (normal for acrylic drafting tools).

• Paper items show age toning and some staining/edge wear (see photos).

Measurements

• Size appears to be roughly about 20” wide (see ruler photo) x 16” x 2.5”.

Shipping

Will be packed carefully (case secured, tools protected) to prevent movement in transit.