Original double marking gauge or scratch gauge, old vintage carpenter's tools

Original double marking gauge or scratch gauge, old vintage carpenter's tools

• Manufacturer: unknown
• Date of manufacture: 1940 - 1950

Description
This vintage double marking gauge is an original carpenter's tool from the mid-20th century. A double cross timber was and is used for marking two parallel lines for, for example, a mortise and tenon joint.

Condition
This marking gauge is in an original condition with traces of use and age-related traces of wear. Photos are part of the description.

Dimensions

• Height: 10 cm
• Length: 23 cm
• Width: 20 cm

A marking gauge, also known as a scratch gauge, is used in woodworking and metalworking to mark out lines for cutting or other operations. The purpose of the gauge is to scribe a line parallel to a reference edge or surface. It is used in joinery and sheetmetal operations.

The gauge consists of a beam, a headstock, and a scribing or marking implement, typically a pin, knife, pen or wheel. The headstock slides along the beam, and is locked in place by various means: a locking screw, cam lever, or a wedge. The marking implement is fixed to one end of the beam.

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