I have one like that it came with an ebony square and bevel gauge.

The brass plate could be pinned or screwed on with the heads filled flush, it
might be worth taping the remaining pin back and see if it comes out.
Or just clean it up and epoxy/hide glue it back on, which might be safer rather
than ruin the patination.


Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: OldTools [mailto:oldtools-bounces@s...] On Behalf Of Philip Yarra
Sent: 14 January 2016 08:41
To: OldTools 
Subject: [OldTools] New (well, old) mortise gauge

Hi all,

this decided to follow me home recently, for a reasonable price:

https://goo.gl/photos/VSLHHHP7s9kNbCPU6

Brass stem, ebony(?) stock, hefty brass wear plate which needs re-gluing. Any
specific dos and don'ts in regards to the repair? I have included a few pics of
the underneath of the wear plate - there appear to be some location pins or
similar from inside the wooden part of the stock. I figure clean up the old
glue, apply new glue, clamp and wait.

Anyone know the maker and possible date? Google obligingly finds me similar
items, but there seems to be significant disagreement as to the manufacturer -
perhaps a lot of people made very similar looking tools?
I can't find anything so helpful as a maker's name.

This page shows something similar as an I Sorby :
http://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/david-stanley-
auctions/catalogue-id-srdav10002/lot-3cb29f7f-8975-4693-ad3b-
a3f7015a81c2">http://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/david-
stanley-auctions/catalogue-id-srdav10002/lot-3cb29f7f-8975-4693-ad3b-
a3f7015a81c2

This page shows similar and says it's a Marples:
http://www.findmytool.co.uk/marples-mortise-gauge-2140-review.php

Jim Bode lists something similar (but in really nice condition):
http://www.jimbodetools.com/Fine-7-inch-Ebony-Mortise-Gauge-with-Solid-
Brass-Stem-p46444.html">http://www.jimbodetools.com/Fine-7-inch-Ebony-Mortise-
Gauge-with-Solid-Brass-Stem-p46444.html
but offers no guess as to maker.

It seems to be in serviceable condition - pins are in good nick, adjuster screw
moves nicely. This thing is a pretty hefty piece... and also (to my eye) a
rather pretty piece. Just goes to show when the antique shop owner says "Nah,
there aren't many tools in stock at present" - it's still worth having a look!

Cheers,
Philip.


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