Offered is an antique Stanley No. 373 1/2 butt marker designed for laying out 3-1/2-inch hinges, complete with its original case. Stanley produced a wide range of specialized layout and measuring tools for professional carpenters and cabinetmakers, and butt markers were among the most useful time-saving tools for accurate hinge installation.

A butt marker was designed to quickly and consistently mark the locations for door hinges (commonly called butt hinges) during the construction and installation of doors, cabinets, and built-in woodwork. By providing repeatable and accurate hinge layout, these tools helped ensure proper door alignment and efficient workflow in woodworking shops and on job sites.

The No. 373 series became a favorite among carpenters because it simplified hinge placement while reducing measuring errors. Examples retaining their original case are especially desirable to collectors, as complete sets are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Stanley layout tools remain highly collectible for their precision engineering, practical usefulness, and connection to traditional woodworking trades.

Overall in great shape. The case is dirty but in good condition.

- 4oz

Tool Details:

* Maker: Stanley

* Model: No. 373 1/2

* Size: For 3-1/2-inch butt hinges

* Type: Butt marker / hinge layout tool

* Includes original case

* Carpenter and cabinetmaker measuring tool

What It Was Used For:

* Laying out door hinge locations

* Marking butt hinge positions

* Cabinet and door construction

* Finish carpentry and woodworking work

Ideal For:

* Antique tool collectors

* Stanley tool enthusiasts

* Woodworking and carpentry collections

* Restoration and display projects

* Traditional layout and measuring tool collectors

**All items ship within 4 days of payment.

**I am happy to combine shipping on multiple orders. You will have a 14 day window on live auctions to combine orders.

** After 19 days, if no payment is received, your order will be cancelled and the item(s) will be re-listed.

**Most items have been disassembled, cleaned and often-times de-rusted by me. I will not sharpen or tune edges on the tools up for auction.

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