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Post by artificer on Jan 21, 2023 13:34:01 GMT -7
Well, I just learned something I didn't know previously. I thought these types of saws, whether they be panel saws, or full size rip or crosscut saws were from the mid to late 1760's. Thus, they would have been out of the range for an FIW impression. However, they may be earlier than that, according to this 1747 gravestone (if it was carved then and not later). "This important photograph illustrates the widespread use in England of modern forms of both the hand saw and jointer (or trying) plane by the early 18th century. Since the footstone to the grave is dated 1747, obviously the tools illustrated pre-date its construction. Goodman elsewhere in this text (pg. 125) notes the development of rolled steel for saw production by 1650; the development of the closed handle for saws probably accompanies the evolution of new forms of hand saws after this date. Note the similarity of the hand saw in the footstone with the colonial era saw in the Davistown Museum collection. (A photograph of the colonial era saw will be posted shortly.) The hand forged rivets of the handle holding the saw are similar in both specimens. Photo from: W.L. Goodman, 1964, The history of woodworking tools. David McKay Company, Inc., NY, NY, pg. 149." davistownmuseum.org/toolSaws.htmlGus
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