Josh,

No one(where are you hiding Ralph?) has responded to
your query about your newly acquired marking gage, so
I'll offer my opinion.

Like yours,none of these gages I've seen have been
marked.  Milt Batchelder(sp?), the guy who wrote the
marking gage book has had the same experience.  His
theory is that they where made by Chapin-Stephens and
its forerunners.  There are similar gages shown in the
Chapin Stephens catalog that has been reprinted.

These are just about my favorite gages.  The oval head
just feels good in my hand and the quality of
materials and the workmanship is excellent.  They come
in rosewood, boxwood, apple and beech, both plated and
unplated.  You'll have to keep an eye out for others
of this style to see which configuration you like the
best.

Jim Crammond

--- Joshua Clark  wrote:

> Hello Galoots!
> First is a marking gauge.. Nothing extra special,
> but I can't identify 
> its maker. I'm hoping someone can. It's rosewood
> with brass fitting. 
> The distinguishing feature is the small inlaid brass
> circles that act 
> as wear plates. Does anyone know if a particular
> maker used this 
> feature?  Pictures here:

		
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