This list is a wealth of information!
The tool I was looking for is called by numerous
names, like Contour Gauge or Form-A-Gauge. It was
originally designed for use by carpenters to
measure and scribe difficult angles for molding
work. It is a rather common tool, available from
Craftsman and The General Tool Company. I didn't
have a great deal of luck trying to purchase it on
the web, but with specific information that Dick
Keck provided, I was able to call up General Tool
and order one over the phone for about 9 bucks.
The entire deal- from my mailing the question
until I was off the phone with General took about
an hour, which is really amazing considering that
I posted my question at about 4:30 am my time...
Thanks to everyone who responded to my plea,
particularly Dick Keck, Donald W. Linebaugh, Carl
Steen, and Roc Indermill.
The helpful websites I checked:
http://www.general-tool.com/
http://www.craftsman.com/
And, if you call the nice people at General Tool,
remember that Contour is pronounced "con-Tourwah"
in Massachusetts!
Cheers,
Tim
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Timothy Scarlett
University of Nevada, Reno
Department of Anthropology / 096
Reno, NV 89557-0096
355 West 500 North
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
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