Gauge, Rabbet

Object/Artifact

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Lake County Historical Society

Name/Title

Gauge, Rabbet

Entry/Object ID

2000.117.028

Description

This butt/rabbet gauge has a square brass stem with brass turn screws with a steel end plate and wood housing. This was used for door hanging, mortising, etc.

Collection

Tool

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1920

Notes

Date: 1850 - 1920

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Gauge, Rabbet

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Gauge, Woodworking

Nomenclature Class

Woodworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 7 1/2"

Material

Wood, Brass, Steel

Condition

Overall Condition

Good