SAW, Compass

T1983.321

Compass saw, but probably part of a 'Nest of Saws', wherein the same pistol-shaped handle accommodating 3 types of saw blade-namely, compass, key-hole and table saw.
R.A. Salaman (1975) Dictionary of Tools, p. 412 fig.605 & p. 426 fig. 630.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: T1983.321
Accession Date: 1 Jan 1970
Credit: Miss SO Shaw

Material

Wood0 - Whole
Steel/Metal

Measurement

length380mm
dimensions11 x 2cm

 

 

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