I was recently acquired an old vernier height gage. How was this gage intended to be used? I know how to read the scale. My question deals with the use of the top knob. The large dial on the side adds resistance to the up-down slide and the small knob locks it. It seems the top knob should zero the scale but I haven't had much luck. Also, how was the scribe/inspection arm attached. It looks to me like the two crews were added and may not be original.