Brian, There is no mystery to this saw and any other saw with a "lazy J" (per David). William Jackson and his brother Daniel from Monroe, NY, was...
Wow, I missed this one. To me the Warranted look like later add-on. It is different from "Gabriel - London" stamp. On Beardshaw - I would...
Kiwi, This is very nice example - I like it a lot. I am trying to finish the Taylors profile soon and would like to talk you you off line....
Here is the most current history outline on Sorbys and their relations: http://contrib2.wkfinetools.com/TweedaleG/SorbyFamily/SorbyFamily-01.asp....
The history of I. Sorby mark is documented in this article: http://www.wkfinetools.com/hUK/TurnerNaylorCo/history/TurnerNaylorCo-01.asp. Geoffrey...
Dusty, Thanks for the pictures. I answered to you in your "conversation", but it looks like you are not checking it. Please contact me via email...
Fred, here is the link to British Patents: http://worldwide.espacenet.com/
Fred thanks for the photos. In my view this saw has not much to do with Cammell’s sawmaking. I have rather lengthy History Overview on Charles...
Another nice saw... Fred, can you post a few more pics: handle, screws, the other side of the saw, handle, etc., please!
Fred, looks like no one had any comments here, so I will give you my understanding of this saw. First, Tillotson was out of business by 1859-60. I...
I wonder what patent this medallion refers to...
Underthedirt, this is really funny - I am sitting here, working on Taylor Brothers History Overview for the website and this comes in! Excelent!!!...
Fred, here are a few pictures for you to enjoy: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] This brace is UK
Fred, Since you mentioned my name, here are a few thoughts. Facts are the most annoying thing for some, but they are there so one has to live with...
I am pretty sure it is "J".
Fred, maybe you can explain how abbreviation of the marking suggest a saw made for export.
This is very interesting medallion. The patent on it is from December 21, 1869, which is a Daniel T. Munger's patent no. 98,180. Now, the question...
I would say it is close enough... :D
Bob, I am not sure of anything except what I see. So, the bright line for me is where the back was attached. If you still have that back, you...
I was never very good at geometry but, David, you comment about the length of the brass back being longer than the plate at the tooth line would...
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