Thicknessing gauge.
InstrumentInstrument making tools/Musical Instrument |
Instrument FamilyInstrument making tools |
DescriptionTechnical description: The length of throat is 432mm, width of gauge 102.5mm (at widest), thickness 30.0mm. Made from one piece of wood. There is a handle part, with hanging-up hole, 148mm long. Scribed line to indicate edge of the cut out section. The arms are 13-14mm thick. The thicknessing device is a metal screw with a wooden turning handle going up and down towards a domed metal stop. The gap at the thicknesser end is 42.1mm, maximum thickness that can be measured 34.8mm. |
NotesD. Martin, 1993-94. |
Measurements592. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number1304 |