Welding Gauge

Welding gauge. A rectangular piece of metal marked in millimetres along the bottom edge and an inch along the top edge. A trapezoid shaped piece of metal with a 60 degree angle on the left-hand side and a 45 degree angle on the right-hand side slides has a hole running through the middle of it, in which the first piece of metal is inserted. A screw can be tightened or loosened to allow the rectangular piece to slide through. C
Contained in a box with three other gauges marked EQS0508 - 0510.

Object Details

ID: EQS0507
Collection: Testing, measuring and design instruments
Type: Welding Gauge
Display location: Not on display
Creator: James Chesterman and Co
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 15 mm x 47 mm x 63 mm