SAW, Hand, Compass
H1989.220
Compass saw, appears to be from a nest of saws, containing table, compass and keyhole saw blades with one pistol shaped handle. This blade is about 12 inches long, tapered almost to a point. It is 1 1/4 inches wide at the heel and 1/8 inch wide at the toe end. It has about 7 points per inch. It is used for cutting curved shapes is wood, particularly interior curves where it would be difficult to use the bow saw. The teeth are very little set, and the blade should be tapered from the tooth edge to the back to give clearance for the back. However this blade is not tapered. The blade is toothed to the end of the point so that the cut may be started by inserting the saw into a small bored hole in the wood.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1989.220 |
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| Accession Date: | 13 Apr 1989 |
Material
| Wood/Wood | 0 - Whole |
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| Metal/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 490mm |
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| width | 105mm |
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