Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Hand Saws
Manufacturer: Tyzack
Tool Type: Hand Saw
Model No: 154
The Tyzack number 154 hand saw, part of the Elephant Brand Saws, is fitted with
a bright lacquered Beech handle.
The handle is secured to the blade with four brass buttons. The brass
buttons have flathead screwdriver slots on the reverse side to allow
the user to tighten or loosen the buttons if required.
One of the buttons has a thick black border circling it with the words
'W.Tyzack. Sons & Turner Ltd, Sheffield'
The blade is marked in large writing 'NONPARIEL' which means having
no match or equal. The saw also is marked with the Tyzack Elephant symbol.
The vacuum teemed nickel chrome steel saw blade using Sheffield steel is a
hollow back, taper ground thin to back for maximum clearance.
The teeth were hand-set and file-sharpened by their skilled craftsman.
In 1969 W. Tyzack Sons & Turner Ltd advertised 158 years experience.
The Tyzack saw number 154 was made in Sheffield, England. In <1969 - 1972>
W. Tyzack Sons & Turner Ltd were at Little London Works, Sheffield S8 0UE.
Handle: Beech
Number Of Buttons: 4
Type Of Buttons: Brass
Medallion Markings: 'W.Tyzack. Sons & Turner Ltd, Sheffield'
Blade Markings:
'NonPareil No 154, The result of more than
150 years sawmaking experience and todays latest improvements, this saw carries
a full guarantee. W. Tyzack Sons & Turner Ltd (or Plc), Sheffield, England'
<1969 - 1989>
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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