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The Bayliss Gauge It is used in the stranding process when making lace out of hide for whips. Where traditional whip makers will use a knife in one hand, and a strip of leather over their fingers in the other hand, I found the Bayliss Gauge to be a more durable option to have between your hands and the blade of a very VERY sharp knife.
Simply anchor your strand, hold the gauge in your left hand with the strand against the fence, plant your knife into the front of the gauge with your left hand, where you want to resize or bevel your strand, and walk backward. Perfect stranding every time.
I make my version of the gauge out of two joined pieces of American rock maple, as the wood is durable enough to stand up to lots and lots of stranding. The space in the fence for your thumb is ergonomic and smooth.