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    Nice owners mark

    Ok, so clearly my memory’s going the same way as my eyesight. Well at least I got the thrill of “discovering “ the etching/engraving twice. I...
    Post by: Deesinister, Dec 6, 2023 in forum: Saw Pictures and Measurements
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    Nice owners mark

    Hello all, its been a while since Ive posted. Just thought Id share an owners mark I spotted when cleaning this old Sorby. Nice to get a date aswell.
    Thread by: Deesinister, Dec 5, 2023, 2 replies, in forum: Saw Pictures and Measurements
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    Australian Saws

    Hello all, A heads up for those that are interested. There is a WH Blakeley brass back for sale on Gumtree in Perth...
    Post by: Deesinister, May 9, 2018 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Discussion on eBay Saws

    Would love to see the Kenyon Fred :)
    Post by: Deesinister, Jul 31, 2015 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Discussion on eBay Saws

    Hi Fred, I did look up the maker only because I thought the "Birmingham" addendum was curiously vague for an owners mark. BSSM lists two...
    Post by: Deesinister, Jul 29, 2015 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Discussion on eBay Saws

    I was an unlucky bidder on this saw but an interesting old saw worth posting.. Thomas Gill of Birmingham. Shocking blade but rather loverly...
    Post by: Deesinister, Jul 28, 2015 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Hi Simon, I have sent you an email regarding getting a hardcopy of your book but neglected to...

    Hi Simon, I have sent you an email regarding getting a hardcopy of your book but neglected to mention it was from me in case that helps. Cheers...
    Profile Post by Deesinister for Barleys, Jul 23, 2015
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    I Davis ?? Certainly early

    Hi Fred, Looking at it Im fairly certain it says German Steel
    Post by: Deesinister, Jul 18, 2015 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Robert Sorby Saw 1848 engraving

    Hi Simon, Thanks for that, either way I'm rather chuffed having the engraving on there. I get the impression that it was considered an above...
    Post by: Deesinister, Jul 18, 2015 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Robert Sorby Saw 1848 engraving

    Hi Fred, The Engraving says simply "John Matheson" and underneath "1848" (They're poor photos sorry). Its definitely engraved not etched. I...
    Post by: Deesinister, Jul 5, 2015 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Robert Sorby Saw 1848 engraving

    Hey Ray et Al. Firstly apologies as I have posted this saw before but didn't see the engraving on the back. It is a Robert Sorby Cast.Steel....
    Thread by: Deesinister, Jul 4, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Discussion on eBay Saws

    Hi Kiwi, no I agree about the nib. It would be good to see where the etch was on the saw in relation to the handle. I hadn't thought of pruning...
    Post by: Deesinister, May 26, 2015 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Discussion on eBay Saws

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-TENON-SAW-J-I-TAYLOR-SHEFFIED-CARPENTRY-WOODWORKING-CABINET-MAKING-/251963763118?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3...
    Post by: Deesinister, May 25, 2015 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion