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Fenner 1884 Patent Chain-Drive Saw
  • Buckeye Saw Set
    This one may be the most graphically pleasing of any saw set ever produced. The hammer arm is in the shape of a ball pein hammer.
    This one has the original foot pedal, which is very hard to find. Pat July 12, (19)10 and Buckeye cast in the arm.
    Complete and fully functional but somewhat dirty, G+ .......... Sold $295.00

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  • Sorrento Fret Saw Kit
  • Sorrento Wood Carving Saw Leavett's patent saw, patented Dec. 13, 1870. The company name, address and patent date are stamped on the frame.
    There was a trend in the Victorian era to do complex pierced fretwork. Sorrento, which took it's name from a famous woodworking town in Italy, made tools for this trade. The saw has a 14 inch throat to do large work. It looks like it has a maple frame and mahogany handle, Fine ..................... Sold $225.00

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    Disston Backsaw
  • Disston No. 9 Backsaw
    This is Disston's top-of-the-line backsaw from the late 1800s. 16inches long, 12 tpi, with the inchworm trademark and a medallion from the 1890s. The blade noses out from the back rib to enable working in tight places. The apple handle is carved out for your thumb and fore-finger.

    A rare and very attractive saw. It could use some sharpening, G+ ........ Sold
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  • Millers Falls Turning Saw
  • Millers Falls No. 357, Turning Saw
    This is the 18 inch size of the Millers Falls turning (Bow) saw. It has a beech frame and stained handles. Comes with three extra blades. These saws are quite uncommon, and this is the first one I have had in the original box. The saw is in near-new condition, the box is a little rough, Fine .......... Sold
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