Help with J.J. Cowell Mitre Box - Which Saw...

Hi Folks:
This is my first post, and as a starter, I’m looking for some help with a rare Mitre Box I purchased near Buffalo, NY last year.

It is a J.J. Cowell patent (1889) and was made at Weedsport, NY. There is a fault in that it is missing the detent pin and a small casting piece that would have held it in place.

I am wondering whether any of the folks here might be able to help me with the appropriate back saw. I tried an older and smaller Disston mitre saw however; it did not fit into the casting. The ¾” back spine was too tall…

Any help would be appreciated… an great site by the way…

Doug

 

Hi Doug, welcome to the site. That is a very cool looking mitre box. I can't answer your question, but perhaps others here may be able to. You might also post your question at this link to see if anyone there can help. http://lumberjocks.com/topics/36757

Bob