Some sort of gauge, but what was it used for?

[creskol]

Any help would be appreciated.

The bottom photo shows the scale as shown by my calipers.

Thanks!!

 

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[NGE]

Maybe used for measuring bolt "stud" sizes?.........NGE

 

[cal-hunter]

Could be some sort of lumber / planking thickness guage.

 

[Jeff In North Georgia]

I'm also thinking that it is a wood thickness gauge. Wood is usually used to be sold by the 1/4". So a 4 as maked on your tool = 4/4 or 1" and a 6 would be 6/4 or 1 1/2".

My two cents worth.
Jeff

 

[Monty]

The first thing I thought of was measuring plywood. It comes in most of the sizes shown on the scale? Monty

 

[creskol]

The first thing I thought of was measuring plywood. It comes in most of the sizes shown on the scale? Monty

The strange thing about this gauge is that it was dug an area where the only other things found were of the Civil War era. My guess is that this dates to that same time period, but I could be wrong, although the stamping on it looks to be quite old.

 

[Monty]

From reading my Civil War history books I know that a company of engineers were always accompanying a division or two of infantry. They build bridges, etc to cross over rivers and creeks, especially when Grant was chasing Lee all over virginia. No reason why it couldn't have belonged to some of the CW engineers. Monty

 

[creskol]

From reading my Civil War history books I know that a company of engineers were always accompanying a division or two of infantry. They build bridges, etc to cross over rivers and creeks, especially when Grant was chasing Lee all over virginia. No reason why it couldn't have belonged to some of the CW engineers. Monty

Now that's a thought!! Thanks Monty! I appreciate your help.

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

Definitely part of a gauge set.


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[greengorilla]

I remember seeing one of these in a museum. I am pretty sure it was an 1850's or so lathe gauge.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Thats a good one to donate to the local museum! sweet find.

 

[creskol]

I remember seeing one of these in a museum. I am pretty sure it was an 1850's or so lathe gauge.

Very Interesting! Thanks for the lead .. I will be sure to investigate that possibility.. Thanks again!

 

[creskol]

I think the mystery has been SOLVED

This has been identified as a Strap Gauge used as a quick field reference for sizing straps needed to make quick field repairs on leather harnesses, bridles, and any thing else using leather straps.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: I think the mystery has been SOLVED

This has been identified as a Strap Gauge used as a quick field reference for sizing straps needed to make quick field repairs on leather harnesses, bridles, and any thing else using leather straps.

How did you get it IDed?