Category 4: Tools & Equipment for Materials➔Woodworking T&E➔Gauge, Woodworking➔Gauge, Marking

Artifact

Accession Number:
76-10-2
Date
circa 1920
Description
A wooden marking gauge or scratch gauge . It was used by carpenters to mark out measurements in their wood. It is considered more efficient than using a pen or pencil.
Materials
Wood, metal nails.
Measurements
8 in. L x 2 in. W
Category
Gauge, Marking