✅ SOLVED wooden thingamajig

[unclemac]

no clue....perhaps associated with fishing or nets etc.

 

[PYRATE]

Does the wedge lock the two rods in place? Do both rods have metal points on them?

If so, I'd guess it is a marking gauge

 

[Mackaydon]

Yes, it does look like a marking guage

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[Lafitte Deux]

Old double mortise gauge.

 

[unclemac]

Does the wedge lock the two rods in place? Do both rods have metal points on them?

If so, I'd guess it is a marking gauge



yes and yes...spot on! so ...how does it work anyway, how do you use it? This one was hand made for some purpose.

 

[Lafitte Deux]

Here's a quick video on use.

 

[unclemac]

Here's a quick video on use.


you have got to be kidding me...amazing little tool for such a tedious chore! thanks.

 

[Retired Sarge]

Wow, you learn something every day, then again necessity is the mother of all inventions!

 

[PYRATE]

I've got one of the Veritas gauges (single rod only) and absolutely love it - not a fan of the wooden ones anymore as I've gotten spoiled by that little rolling marker.