Marking Gauge

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Marking Gauge

Entry/Object ID

1979. .021

Description

Marking Gauge of hardwood - probably beech. Measures from 1 to 6 inches - marked in 16th's of an inch. Protruding nail at the end. Wooden screw is used to adjust the position, brass inlay in cross-piece. No maker's name - maybe a 'Stanley' tool.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Adamson, Miss Mary

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Jan-79 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Gauge

Nomenclature Class

Weights & Measures T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

marking gauge

Created By

Garnham, Peter

Create Date

February 9, 1995

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

September 12, 2026