German made. Useful for holding small pieces for machining such as against a disc sander. Has a hollow handle which allows for feeding wire off a roll.
Builders up-scale aluminium hinged bevel with a ratchet lock the handle of which is re-positionable so as not to get in the way when taking or marking bevels.
JOSEPH MARPLES - British made by JOSEPH MARPLES Tools in Sheffield. Head with brass wear strips. Solid beech construction. Marples classic half round head.