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Ok ladies and gentlemen, we now have our "What's it" live and ready!

The image(s) below is a MWTCA "What's It" image for you to research, and tell us all here in this topic post, just what the heck is it!

 

Project Details

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There is no writing or print anywhere. There is a   spirit level on top.

 

The round knob on top will loosen to allow a tiny rule to slide completely out. It looks like a little T-Square about 3.5 inches long

 

There is a lever of some type on the back that will rotate up and over the spirit level and it also slides to and fro. When the rule is completely slid into place, it rest about 1/16th” above the tabletop. It is NOT flush with the bottom.

Stanley Butt hinge gauge?

Maybe for hanging doors?

Some type of measuring tool but why the level?

2 hours ago, HandyDan said:

Some type of measuring tool but why the level?

If it's used in hanging doors, the level would be handy. 

Door Jambs would be the item worked on.    I don't think they used this to set the spacing on clapboards.....they had regular gauges for that.   

 

I do remember this was made by Stanley.....just can't remember the Model No. on it.  

This is the butt gauge I remember old and new. 

 

 

Winner

@Gene Howe has been selected as this months MWTCA Membership recipient.

We based this decision off of random picking.

 

Award

Gene, for your participation you have won a 2023 Calendar Year membership into the MWTCA.

Please Private Message me your contact info, shipping address, spouse or significant others name (if applicable).

Thank you all for your participation!

 

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Congratulations Gene!

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Congratulations Gene