I have no clue what this is?

[Takdashark]

I searched for a thread on mystery tools with different search terms. I came up with a few, but didn’t find what I was trying to identify.

I won a lot of Starrett stuff on eBay and this came with it. I have no idea what it’s specific purpose.

It has 3 set screws that push on a ground piece of steel. The middle screw isn’t a set screw, it’s actually threaded into the piece of steel.

Anyone able to identify this?

Thanks!

Taki,

 

[Eddyde]

Looks like the base to some sort of height gauge?

 

[chips&more]

Maybe the base to a height gauge or a scale holder

 

[benmychree]

Looks like a base for a dial /vernier/electronic caliper

 

[pdentrem]

Sure looks like a surface gauge base like used with a scriber. Here is an example.

 

[Takdashark]

There’s definitely a strong resemblance to that picture. I think you got the nail on the head sir.

To everyone, thanks for the input.

Taki,

 

[benmychree]

It has nothing to do with a surface gage. I have seen pics of similar bases before, I stand by my earlier post.