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. The object was used to guide a sharpening tool at the correct angle when sharpening the teeth of a cross cut saw. On a vertical face near the center of the object are embossed letters. They are difficult to read, but the word "Seattle" and "MORIN.." and the number "900" can be identified.
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Morin Saw Gauge Mfg. Co., Seattle, WA
Date made
1870 - 1899
Place
City
Seattle
County
King
State/Province
Washington
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Notes
Date: Late 19th Century
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Manufacturer's Mark
Location
side
Transcription
SEATTLE
MORIN
900
Material/Technique
Embossed
Lexicon
Search Terms
Logging
Dimensions
Height
2-1/2 in
Width
1 in
Length
6-1/2 in
Dimension Notes
07-16-2015 The measurements were made with the object standing upright. rfj
