William Greaves Tenon Saw
The Verdict
William Greaves Tenon Saw Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Tenon Saws
Manufacturer: Thomas Flinn & Co.
Tool Type: Tenon Saw
Tool Range: William Greaves
Model No:
The William Greaves tenon saw review discusses the William Greaves tenon
saw made by Thomas Flinn & Co of Sheffield, England.
The William Greaves tenon saw is made in four different blade sizes:
- 8 inch
- 10 inch
- 12 inch
- 14 inch
These tenon saws are made with crosscut teeth as standard:
These saws have 13 tpi (teeth per inch), with hand sharpened teeth which can be
resharpened again and again for a long life.
The William Greaves tenon saw has a heavy brass spine which has the multi-function of
offering tension to the blade, balance, extra control and an attractive decorative
look.
The William Greaves tenon saw had previously been made by Thomas Flinn with a steel
back spine probably up until about 2013-2014.
The saw is fitted with a stained beech handle.
The handle is secured to the blade with the use of three brass buttons.
The carbon spring steel saw blade has a William Greaves etching in keeping
with old tenon saws.
Saw Construction
Handle: Stained Beech
Number Of Buttons: 3
Type Of Buttons: Brass
Blade Markings:
'Wm Greaves & Sons, Sheaf Works, Sheffield'
Manufactured Dates
2000 - 2020
History / Updates
2000 - 2013/2014 - The saw had a steel back spine.
2013/2014 - 2020 - The saw had a brass back spine.
References
- Thomas Flinn & Co.
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