Stanley Butt and Rabbet Gage No. 92

Stanley Butt and Rabbet Gage No. 92 (2)

Manufactured (1): 1892 to 1939Patents(1) : Justus Traut's 8/23/1892 (design), Traut's 10/22/1872 (screw, shoe) Dimensions(1): 8 inches longConstruction(1): Brass or nickeled rod,Rosewood head, steel faceplateFinish(1): LaeqeuredUses(1): For marking rabbeted door jambs.The cutter in the open slot marks the jamb in the rabbet.The cutter opisite marks from the edge of the door engaged in closing  and the cutter usnder the head marks the thickness of the butt hinge. IIf you extend the double cutter outside the end, it can be used as a mortise gage.
Average Price(1): $50 to $175Notes(1): One of Stanleys "top of the line." Steel scribe  shown on the side of the brass stem is often missing.Sources:1. Walter, John . "Antique & Collectable Stanley Tools, Guide to Identity and Value",   2nd Edition, 19962. Stanley Butt nd Rabbet Gage No 92,  Tool Collection of Gordon Muster . Very Fine Condition 