VINTAGE ECLIPSE No 34 BUTT GAUGE – IDEAL FOR KNIFE MAKING, DOOR HINGES, ETC
 
Eclipse Tools originated in 1889 when James Neill began manufacturing steel in Sheffield, England, later specializing in hacksaw blades and magnetic chucks.
 
The brand, known for its distinctive blue, has evolved over a century to become a trusted name in professional hand tools, cutting, and workshop equipment, now part of Spear & Jackson
 
This listing is for a vintage Eclipse No. 34 butt gauge as per photos
 
Brand: ECLIPSE
 
Model: No. 34
 
Made in Sheffield England
 
Butt gauges are designed to save time in laying out lines for gaining door butts and doors jambs but are also very handy for knife making
 
Equipped with three cutters Top, Left and Right locations for butts on casings, butts on doors and the thickness of butts are quickly obtained
 
The bottom right cutter can be reversed and lengthened so as to permit use of butt gauge working close in inside corners Perfect for knife making it is ideal for blade grinds, marking centrelines on handle material or tangs
 
Also great for rabbeted jambs. Can also be used as a marking and mortise gauge and as an inside or outside square for squaring to butt hinge on either door or jambs
 
In fantastic original vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use
 
We have a few Butt Gauges available
 
Thank you :- )
 
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