[Don Zuck]

I bought a tool box full of odds and ends tools. I mainly wanted the box. Inside was this tool. Can anyone tell me what it is, what's it used for, and how to use it? I would appreciate any feedback anyone can give.

 

[Nealtw]

I looks like it for measuring just one shape and for bigger equipment , but a shape like this.

 

[Yodaman]

I doubt it has a specialized purpose. Looks like someone who doesn't have a clue about layout tried to combine a square and a protractor. Also looks sort of cheaply made, like something you would find in with a cheap set of tools.


But maybe someone will recognize it and let all know.

 

[joed]

I think it is for marking angles on tiles to be cut.

 

[Don Zuck]

It's actually very well made. The steel is 3/16" thick and I've checked the degrees and their spot on. I'm wondering if there shouldn't be another pic that attaches to the bottom part that would also slide. I'm going to take a different picture with it showing a different angle.

 

[joed]

here is another one.

https://irecommend.ru/content/plitkorez-otlichno-spravlyaetsya-s-delom

The translation is

All you need is to take the tile to attach to the wall, measure the desired size, I marked the borders with a pencil. Then we assemble the ruler and use it to customize the tiles through:

 

[Don Zuck]

Is it complete or is it missing something? Mine doesn't come apart. I can see how it would work now. I figured it had something to do with the construction industry. I've been union plumber for over 40 years and knew it wasn't part of our trade. Thanks so much for the pix and explanation.

 

[ktownskier]

Yeah, it attaches to a tile cutter, and allows you to cut angles or offset cuts.