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    Saw Medallions

    Hello friends, The online Saw Medallion Reference Guide was formerly hosted by the Lumberjocks woodworking forum site. They changed to a new...
    Post by: summerfi, Jan 26, 2023 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Ibbotsons & Roebuck 12" brass back with Medallion

    Congratulations on a nice early saw acquisition, Kerry. The stamp on the spine appears identical to the one in BSSM dated 1820. The reclining...
    Post by: summerfi, Jan 27, 2021 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Millington & Co

    Hi all, To keep these Millingtons together, I will tag onto kiwi's post with this 16" backsaw. The maker's stamp, complete with cast(dot)steel and...
    Post by: summerfi, Aug 23, 2019 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Jackson -- but not that one

    Thanks guys. I appreciate the kind words. Matching grain and color on handle repairs can be difficult, but I think I'm improving over time as I...
    Post by: summerfi, Aug 12, 2019 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Jackson -- but not that one

    Hi all, I have a correction to make about this saw. While the handle certainly looked like mahogany in its uncleaned condition, I've now finished...
    Post by: summerfi, Aug 10, 2019 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Jackson -- but not that one

    Hi again, Not to beat a dead horse, but I've been doing a little more reading on the possible origins of Jackson saws. This has led me to a theory...
    Post by: summerfi, Jul 19, 2019 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Jackson -- but not that one

    You make some good points, David. The similarities of my saw to the early Disstons is unmistakable. But then again, most open backsaw handles do...
    Post by: summerfi, Jul 18, 2019 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Jackson -- but not that one

    Mari and Dusty, I'm pretty sure this saw wasn't made by Disston. I lean towards believing it was made by William Jackson of Monroe, NY, but there...
    Post by: summerfi, Jul 17, 2019 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Taylor Brothers -- Two Interesting Saws

    Hi Dusty and Ray, I've not taken the saw apart yet, so I'm not sure how tightly the plate fits in the spine. It looks to be relatively tight. As...
    Post by: summerfi, Jul 17, 2019 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Jackson -- but not that one

    Hi Scott, Yes, this is an eBay saw. I made an offer and was fortunate that it was accepted. I know what you mean about drool-worthy saws. There...
    Post by: summerfi, Jul 10, 2019 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Jackson -- but not that one

    I seem to be on a roll lately of finding saws with Cuban mahogany handles. This Jackson 12" backsaw is the third in the last month. Jackson, of...
    Thread by: summerfi, Jul 10, 2019, 14 replies, in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Taylor Brothers -- Two Interesting Saws

    Hi David and Ray, David, I agree the repair on the backsaw handle will be a challenge, but I have a plan. I think it will look OK, but like most...
    Post by: summerfi, Jul 2, 2019 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Taylor Brothers -- Two Interesting Saws

    Hello friends, I'd like to share two Taylor Brothers saws I recently acquired because they are a little different from the standard...
    Thread by: summerfi, Jun 24, 2019, 6 replies, in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion