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BOW SAW

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Material
METAL-STEEL;
Description
Bow or Swede saw is a large oval, hollowed, pipe saw with curve and straight metal and then curved again to create an arched shape. A 29cm portion of a broken saw blade is connected at one end of saw by rivets. Some markings on handle of saw 'MADE IN SWEDEN' is all that is legible.
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Other Names
SWEDE SAW
Category
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
Sub-Category
WOODWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Description
Bow or Swede saw is a large oval, hollowed, pipe saw with curve and straight metal and then curved again to create an arched shape. A 29cm portion of a broken saw blade is connected at one end of saw by rivets. Some markings on handle of saw 'MADE IN SWEDEN' is all that is legible.
History Of Use
Bow saw used for woodworking purposes and perhaps in forestry at times. This particular bow or Swede saw is missing a large portion of the blade.
Material
METAL-STEEL;
Width
35
Length
133
Units Of Measurement
Centimeters
Accession No.
1996.0079.0001
Type of Record
Museum Artifact
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