Name/Title
Marking GaugeEntry/Object ID
2011.206.7Description
A wood marking gauge, consisting of a domed wooden stick slotted through a larger domed piece of wood. There is a large wooden screw through the side of the large domed piece, which when released, allows the stick to move. There is a hole in one end of the stick, and a small nail in the opposite end.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Top of stick, top and bottom of domed pieceTranscription
W. HURSTLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EtchedNotes
It is unclear if this refers to the owner, or the maker; was unable to definitively identify a "W. Hurst" company that used to make tools like this.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Gauge, MarkingNomenclature Primary Object Term
Gauge, WoodworkingNomenclature Class
Woodworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsDimensions
Height
2-1/2 inWidth
3-3/8 inLength
9-1/2 in
