Wood Markers Gauge Marked Fargo

Object/Artifact

Railway Village Museum

Wood Markers Gauga Marked Fargo

Name/Title

Wood Markers Gauge Marked Fargo

Entry/Object ID

2021.10.27

Description

Wood marker's gauge marked "Fargo" 20.5 inches long.

Use

A marking gauge is a simple tool used to scribe one or two parallel lines onto a piece of wood (or sometimes, metal). These lines are used as a reference for other tasks, enabling precise cuts when resawing or tight-fitting joinery that will stand the test of time.

Acquisition

Accession

2021.10

Source or Donor

Chuck Koch

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1873

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Top on wood

Transcription

Fargo

Type

Inscription

Location

Inside of end on wood

Transcription

Fargo

Type

Inscription

Location

Side of wood

Transcription

Pat'd Aug. 3, 1873

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Class

Woodworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Depth

7 in

Length

20-1/2 in

Material

Wood, Brass