New saw find 10 inch steel back dovetail, G.HOPKINSON LONDON GERMAN STEEL This saw has been really well preserved,the handle is exceptional,say...
Hi Fred, Thank you for your reply,yes the little research I have done seems as maybe they got away from tool making in the mid 1800's and...
I forgot to mention the blade dimensions are 10 1/8" along the tooth line,2" at the toe and 2 3/4" measured where the brass back and handle meet.
Hello all, bought this saw today, can't seem to find much information on it so far. Wonder how long this company was in business. Also bought a...
Hi David, makes me wonder just how much sawing was done with those saws ,to file them down that far,would that be after building 1 house 2 houses...
Hello, Have this JOSEPH PEACE saw with brass plates and steel or iron screws and nuts.The blade is 24 1/8" along the tooth line.The blade is...
Hi David and Kiwi, Thanks for posting those pictures,wow really nice saws,hard to believe a handsaw can be filed and sharpened that...
Thank you Mari,I will investigate the Holden patent,at least they didn't do antything ridiculous to the handle. David
Hi Mari, yes I have been pretty lucky lately to acquire some nice old saws. That is why I decided to join the forum ,you nice folks on here know...
Hi Mari, yes I also think it's a neat style handle. Thanks for the starting point of wheeler madden and Clemson co. Regards David
Hello, saw is in rough condition but it is a triple medallion,well it is missing one.It was in a box with a bunch of other rusty saws that were...
Hello, does anyone else think that reverse birdsmouth is used for two handed sawing.Also any ideas of its origin of manufacturer.Someone thought...
Also David thanks again for the information about the sing sing prison. Another great piece of information I've learned since joining this site....
Thanks David for your reply. I was leaning towards it being a meat saw , just that I've never seen one or do I own one with such a stout blade....
Thanks David and Simon for your your replies. I certainly value your opinions. Regards David
Pretty fancy saw for doing butchering work.It has nice detail from the metal work to the handle.The depth of the blade is 2" for the most...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hello this is another recently acquired saw.It is a JOHNSON & CONAWAY from Philadelphia,along with the company...
Thank you David I didnt know about that sale but I will certainly look into it. Hopefully we will meet in person.
Hello David my wife and I grew up in the Delaware valley of pa near philly and now we live in western ny. I bought the saw near Allentown pa.
Thank you guys for your responses, I was sure hoping someone would estimate my saw to be 18th century. I don't know alot about early saws. I do...
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