Posted 8 years ago
Bootjack
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Please help me identify. This tool is 10" long. It has a patent date of November 30, (18)69. It has a tang on the right side that appears as though a handle might be attached or used in a bench dog. The left side has a "thumb" type latch that swivels up and down (pic 1 and 2). The main body has measure markings 2-6 inches. On the body is a sliding gauge that locks with a thumb screw. There is a metal tab or stop where the 1" mark would be (visible on right side of pic 3).
I pursued an idea that lead me down the considibble road & dumped me off at the identifit depot after a trip over the monadnock. In other words: I ain't got nutting after wasting 15 mins. . The short is: It isn't for measuring the staple (length) of cotton fibers.
For those who think they know me, the answer is NO! Sunday Brownie Tour is tomorrow . And Bootjack, welcome to CyberAsylum, aka CW. Bon chance!
I'm in NW Pa. Thought maybe geography would help. Logging, farming, cigar making, furniture and oil were the predominate industries at the turn of the century. I actually got it from an old German carpenter...but he also had no idea what it was or origins. I spent about 2 hours browsing the patents for that date...until my eyeballs fell out. Thanks for the welcome.
A member of Midwest Toll Collectors Association knew it right off. It is a Clapboard gauge. U.S. Patent 97452 used to hold clapboard in place at a set reveal. Thanks all.
I can get some sleep now ? LOL!!