Name/Title
Gauge, SawEntry/Object ID
93-017hDescription
Metal gauge for use in sharpening a cross cut saw. The object is a casting and has flat surfaces on three levels that are connected by vertical metal strips with a screw and locking washer at the top level; a screw on the second level; and a metal slot affixed by two screws on the bottom level. There is a second part of the object that also a casting, that is a flat strip with a cross-projection about two thirds of the distance toward one end. The second part (referred to in some literature as a "spider") has embossed "Anderson SET gauge" The object was used to guide a sharpening tool at the correct angle when sharpening a saw's teeth.Made/Created
Manufacturer
G. Anderson Saw Manufacturing Co.Date made
1870 - 1893Notes
Date: Late 19th centuryInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Manufacturer's MarkLocation
bottom of gaugeTranscription
ANDERSON GAUGE SETLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EmbossedDimensions
Height
1-3/4 inWidth
1 inLength
6-1/2 inDimension Notes
04-16-15 The main object is measured as if standing with the screws pointing upward. The second object is 1" by 1.75" by 3.25". rfj
