Vintage Veloce
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Picked this up at a flea market in Tokyo... looks vintage, probably hand made. Has some faint markings on it that I cannot read. Double blades, maybe for scoring the work piece?
Identify this Japanese tool?
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Beerhippie
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Double marking gauge for laying out mortises, tenons, etc.
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Vintage Veloce
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After some research, apparently this thing is called a "kebiki" and is still sold:
osakatools.com
Marking gauge Kebiki with 2 blades Japan dual cutter - Osaka Tools
Small japanese Kebiki with 2 adjustable single-bevel marking blades. They leave a very fine and tear-out-free mark without tearing the grain. It can be used to cut a single line or both blades can be used in tandem to lay out a mortise or tenon. Size : 120 mm x 120 mm x 70 mm (4.7"x 4.7"x 2.7")...
osakatools.com
Beerhippie
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Any of the "fine woodworking" retailers will also have them made in various countries. They've been used for many years--not just a Japanese thing.After some research, apparently this thing is called a "kebiki" and is still sold:
Marking gauge Kebiki with 2 blades Japan dual cutter - Osaka Tools
Small japanese Kebiki with 2 adjustable single-bevel marking blades. They leave a very fine and tear-out-free mark without tearing the grain. It can be used to cut a single line or both blades can be used in tandem to lay out a mortise or tenon. Size : 120 mm x 120 mm x 70 mm (4.7"x 4.7"x 2.7")...
RTM
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Here is a more modern version of the same output, marking a mortise.
And a more vintage shape
Crown 153BCW Pioneer Deluxe Mortising & Marking Gauge | Hartville Hardware
The woodworkers tool box essential! This deluxe mortising & marking gauge from Crown can scribe layout lines, both with the grain and on end grains.
www.hartvillehardware.com