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Dovetail Saw
- Material
- METAL/ALLOY-BRASS; WOOD-UNKNOWN; METAL/ALLOY-UNKNOWN;
- Description
- Short wide metal saw with cast brass steel along the top of the blade; wood handle; the purpose of the brass is to reinforce the stiffness of the blade. The handle has 2 brass screws & one stamped screw with the manufactures logo
- Manufacturer
- H. DISSTON & SONS
- Category
- TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS
- Sub-Category
- WOODWORKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- Place Of Manufacture
- UNITED STATES
- Description
- Short wide metal saw with cast brass steel along the top of the blade; wood handle; the purpose of the brass is to reinforce the stiffness of the blade. The handle has 2 brass screws & one stamped screw with the manufactures logo
- History Of Use
- Ernest Hann 1892-1982. For more history, see Historical Research file: Hann,Ernest/Addie. The Buck Saw is similar to the miter box saw but smaller. It is used for fine cutting of molding and other light stock. The stiffened blade makes it invaluable for straight accurate cutting.
- Material
- METAL/ALLOY-BRASS; WOOD-UNKNOWN; METAL/ALLOY-UNKNOWN;
- Units Of Measurement
- Centimeters
- Dimension Notes
- Dimension is noted in Condition remarks
- Accession No.
- 1983.0032.0011
- Type of Record
- Museum Artifact
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