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    Puzzled over a Tyzac backsaw

    Hello folks. Am resurrecting this one. Anyone know when the plastic washer came in? Was it always black? What was written on it? I'm currently...
    Post by: Virgil, Apr 18, 2015 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Australian Backsaw

    Thanks Ray. I had a look at the HTPAA site earlier today and saw the Marsden reference, but I thought it was worth checking with those with...
    Post by: Virgil, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Australian Backsaw

    Hello folks. Picked up a little backsaw yesterday. 1950s-60s? Closed handle. Handle looks vaguely like meranti. Three saw nuts. Stamp in back...
    Thread by: Virgil, Jan 9, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Swedish saws

    My good lady wife recently picked up a back saw at a garage sale for me. Through the rust I could see what looked to be either Skandinavian or...
    Thread by: Virgil, Mar 3, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion
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    Syer & Co.?

    Got an open handled backsaw at the TTTG saw sharpening workshop yesterday. Manufacturers stamp on the back is as above, Syer & Co. No location...
    Thread by: Virgil, May 17, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion