Gauge - Thickness - Museum of Transport and Technology, New Zealand

Object detail

Accession number

F2445.2005

Description

Goose-necked Vernier scale mounted on a 55 mm x 75 mm extension to the base plate. The Vernier is a quadrant mounted on the upper surface. It has a plastic window 12 mm wide showing a Vernier scale in inches from 0 to 60 rising and 0 to 60 declining. Attached to the lower arm is an adjustable Vernier for course adjustment of thickness.

Marks

Bacher / Precision Equipment / For Printing and Pre-Makeready / Type 200 No. 3286 / Made in Germany

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Steel
Processed Material/Glass

Credit Line

Gauge - Thickness, F2445.2005. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tester, Paper Tools & Equipment for Materials Papermaking T&E

Collection type

Tools Industrial Heritage Technology

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Gauge - Thickness