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Default Wots a 'Butt Gauge'?


Tim W wrote:
Curious. I see these on ebay and I don't know what they are for. Item
260167202747for example.

Tim w


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Its used to measure up the wifes or girlfriends backside..........as
the name implies!

IIRC its a device that has a sliding block on int that slides on a
shaft or piece of wood that has a nib on the wend and it can be used
to set the depth needed to mortise and tenon joints, hinges etc. Used
for repetitious markings