Marking Gauge

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Description

Coachbuilder's marking gauge. One side has "A. Crichton" stamped into it. From this centre block are two square arms. These can be hammered to and fro to adjust the arm. One arm is missing the steel claw with which to make marks.

Production date

1890s

Production period

Victorian

Collection type

Museum

Media/materials

Wood, Steel

Measurements

H 205mm x W 215mm x D 215mm (measured standing upright as in second photo)

Accession number

90/0308

System ID

10244

Current Rights

Culture Waitaki Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence

Organisation Credit Line

Collection of the Waitaki Museum. Id 10244

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Classifications

Gauge, Marking Gauge, Woodworking Woodworking T&E (blank sub-class) Woodworking T&E Tools and Equipment for Materials

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