formariz 11,987 #1 Posted October 17, 2022 This weekend dug out one of my favorites and very essential accessory. Can any one tell me what it is for? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,718 #2 Posted October 17, 2022 Hi Cas !! It looks like a bevel gage. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,214 #3 Posted October 17, 2022 Mounts to a cutting or shaping tool to align its cut to the other surface. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,998 #4 Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) Angle guide for a jointer or maybe a shaper? Adjustable shooting board for making beveles with a hand plane? Edited October 17, 2022 by 8ntruck 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,838 #5 Posted October 17, 2022 Futon for a squirrel? 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,194 #6 Posted October 17, 2022 Don't know the proper name but my uncle called it a "Third Hand". It attached to the side of the work bench a few feet from the vise to hold a long workpiece at the correct height. When not in use it would fold down out of the way. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,042 #7 Posted October 17, 2022 Almost looks like a small break. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #8 Posted October 17, 2022 I know one thing that it ain’t. A cheese slicer 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,200 #9 Posted October 18, 2022 I had something very similar but I can't remember what it was for! I had a good memory but I can't remember when! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #10 Posted October 18, 2022 6 hours ago, 8ntruck said: Adjustable shooting board for making beveles with a hand plane? Some of you had the right idea . @8ntruckThis one is the closest to what it actually is. It is called a “ Jointer Gauge”. It attaches to a hand plane and it is used as a guide to keep plane cutting a square edge or at any other angle desired. This one is used for a wood plane but they were also made for metal planes. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,200 #11 Posted October 18, 2022 Ohhhh, so it's a papyrus maker! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #12 Posted October 18, 2022 17 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said: Ohhhh, so it's a papyrus maker! And great to start the wood stove. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,214 #13 Posted October 18, 2022 39 minutes ago, formariz said: And great to start the wood stove. Only thing better is a curl of birch bark. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,200 #14 Posted October 18, 2022 1 minute ago, Handy Don said: birch bark We used to use that when I was a young Boy Scout. Lots of white birch around here. Burns like crazy! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,295 #15 Posted October 18, 2022 This guide looks like one that really works. The small ones you find today are nearly useless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
