Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Hand Saws
Manufacturer: Thomas Turner
Tool Type: Hand Saw
Model No: 1
The Thomas Turner 1 hand saw is an old English saw with an elegant
decorative shaped Beech handle.
This decorative and intricate shape is especially noticed when compared to more modern wooden
handled hand saws where there is usually quite a plain design with
a more simple shaping to the handle.
The handle is fitted with two brass split nut buttons which are presented
flush with the handle. The two split nuts are used to secure the handle
to the old style nibbed blade.
This saw was made in different lengths and various teeth per inch (tpi).
Handle: Beech
Number Of Buttons: 2
Type Of Buttons: Brass - Splitnut
Medallion Markings: N/A
Blade Markings:
'Thos Turner & Co, Sheffield'.
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For information on dating this saw and other British saws, see the
'British Saws and Saw Makers from c1660' book, written by Simon Barley.
The book is the most comprehensive saw directory to date listing makers, makers
marks and manufacturing dates. There is also a whole host of additional information
on the history of saw making, how to date a saw, in depth details
on each of the large makers and much more, making for the most interesting read
and leaving you with a slight desire to buy an old British saw.
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