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We have researched this item with antique dealers and no one is able to identify what it is. It came out of an old mechanics shop that focused on model t fords. The owner also worked many years for the forest service, so it possible it was used there. We are looking to identify what it is, what. Was the use and value.
Re: Old mechanics measurement board it is believed
on the bottom of the sliding table, is there a place a cable would have attached to it? alos what does the very bottom of blank look like? also does it look like it was mounted to a wall?
Re: Old mechanics measurement board it is believed
I am going to give my best guess to what this MIGHT be. If you have a log 30" round. how many 1 1/2" cuts can you get? Use your board and see what you come up with? ..1" 1" cut you get 1" board. NOTE" I'm just Guessing 100%.. Maybe just a gauge the guy used?
Re: Old mechanics measurement board it is believed
It was not mounted to a wall it appears. But I believe your thinking is on the track. We do know the individual did wood carvings with a saw blade. Perhaps this was used for measurement. Thanks for your input!