What tool is this?

[Pete CAMBRIDGEParticipant @petecambridge11877]

Hi everyone,

I’m interested in trying to identify some tooling that came with my Grandad’s Myford lathe. There aren’t any makers name or identifying marks other than a “T”. Looking at it, possibly homemade.

Any suggestions gratefully received.

[bernard towersParticipant @bernardtowers37738]

Capstan tool or possibly small dia turning tool?

[egaParticipant @ega]

Could it be part of a surface gauge?

[peak4Participant @peak4]

It almost looks like it could be a fine adjustable toolholder for a boring bar.
Screwing in the round head screw would either change the height, or the depth of cut, depending on the axis.

Bill

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