Anyone here know how this antique tool was used?

Cheers
Michael
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?t=18270&page=1&pp=15

Hi Michael

At first, I thought it was a tool similar to this:


http://www.contractorsdirect.com/prodinfo.asp?number=5450

But, after looking at the pictures it seems it may not be for tile because the T portion doesn't pivot to accomodate a wall that is other than exactly parallel to the edge of tile.

Thanks Rob.

Cheers
Michael

That thing looks similar to what Karl Dahm tools came out with years ago.And it was a tile marking tool for cuts.

The opposite side of the T on that antique tool looks like it might have been meant for something else...with those tabs at the ends .Although,maybe it was a marking tool for slate roofing?