Turning -parting tool and caliper combo

[JD1137]

Picked up this old Buck Bros. parting tool and caliper combo unit at an estate sale. Not sure if they were originally a pair. There’s no markings anywhere on the caliper portion. Can’t find anything with “Google”. Wasn’t sure if anyone recognizes?

 

[2feathers Creative Making]

Never saw one before.

 

[JD1137]

Thought I’d add one more pic with a little clearer view.

 

[Maverick]

From what I am finding, it is called a sizing tool and I think they are two separate tools. Here is another image I found.

 

[Maverick]

Maybe it was originally sold as a set. Here is another link and pic.

ANTIQUE BUCK BROS #25 WOODTURNERS SIZING TOOL/LATHE TOOL/WOODWORKING/1890'S. | #480992394

AN ANTIQUE BUCK BROS #25.WOODTURNERS SIZING TOOL,SMALL CRACK IN HANDLE,HANDLE IS TIGHT,OPENS TO 4 ,OVERALL ABOUT 15 WHEN CLOSED.MARKED BUCK BROS,CAST STEEL WITH A STAG HEAD EMBOSSED.LISTED IN BUCK BR

www.worthpoint.com

 

[Maverick]

And final confirmation, here is the tool in their 1890 catalog

 

[JD1137]

And final confirmation, here is the tool in their 1890 catalog

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Hey. “Sizing tool”! Nice. Really appreciate you figuring that out and finding it. I wasn’t sure if it was an old parting tool that was just “placed” with the sizing tool, or all original. Looks like it’s an original set I have. That’s awesome. Thanks @Maverick

 

[Maverick]

Glad to help. I enjoy sleuthing for those type of things. I think it is interesting that it is priced 'PER DOZEN'!!

 

[ScoutDog]

@JD1137 Also appears that they were sold (at least some of the time) without a handle and that someone applied what looks like a screwdriver handle to the tool. Love the history!
Thank you for sharing!

 

[JD1137]

@JD1137 Also appears that they were sold (at least some of the time) without a handle and that someone applied what looks like a screwdriver handle to the tool. Love the history!
Thank you for sharing!

You are correct . Not sure if that’s original, or not. Definitely old and does look like an old screwdriver handle.

I just zoomed in on the pic (tool is out in my shop) and it kind of looks like someone etched their initials in the handle??? I’ll look at it again later.

 

[JD1137]

@JD1137 Also appears that they were sold (at least some of the time) without a handle and that someone applied what looks like a screwdriver handle to the tool. Love the history!
Thank you for sharing!

Kinda looks like the “handled chisel” handle in the catalog too.

* edit - or maybe not. LOL

 

[JonLanier]

This was a tool used for spindle reproduction. Brake a chair or table leg? Use this to get the exact dimensions for reproducing the leg.

 

[duncsuss]

"Priced per dozen" - possibly aimed at the production turner (because there were no "artist turners" back then!) who wants to save time by having one set to each significant diameter along the length of a spindle. These plus a story stick with notches to mark the positions would help make multiples of intricate spindles.

I picked up one of the curved things at a yard sale a few years back - it doesn't fit any of my parting tools so it sits on the shelf with all the other unused toys