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I recently received an old chest of drawers circa 1940 as a gift from my wife to restore and use. I found an old straightedge, square and this old thing in one of the drawers and I can’t figure out what this is called at all! Please help! https://ibb.co/ydyZvFJ
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Does the tool have a bubble level on the opposite side of the knob?
It looks to be a tool to measure the angle of a surface compared to level.
Very nice old tool. Very nice image.
IMO, don’t restore, keep as-is. Maybe a light oil to maintain condition. The patina is part of the charm.
Some of my favorite tools belonged to my grandfather, then my father and are in old condition.
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Hmm, very interesting tool is the circle thing in the middle spinning? I can assume that is connected with tubes somehow…
Hi BriBotNC. Looks to be an inclinometer. I’ve seen them with a bubble in the middle. Evidently this one sits atop a straight level. Are there holes at either end that may have been used to attach it? I agree with winless, a light coat of oil is all I’d put on it. Loosen the thumb screw in the center and slide the middle section around a little to lubricate it’s track.