Slack and Sellars saw

[Jim R Edwards]

I purchased this saw and cannot find much information about it. It needs sharpened and more than likely tuned up. I was quoted 40 dollars plus shipping to have it resharpened and set up correctly. Is this saw from a reputable manufacture? Should I invest in refurbishing it or buy a new one?

Thanks,

Jim

[David Gendron]

The Sellars in the name sound familiar... but it is hard to say, maybe a few pics would help in giving you more info!

[Don McConnell]

Hi Jim,

Thomas Slack and William Sellars, of Sheffield, established Slack, Sellars & Co. in 1857 - a successor firm to Slack, Sellars & Grayson, which dated back to, at least, 1833 (possibly 1830). The firm became a Limited company in 1905 and continued in business until, at least, 1960. They were located in Townhead Works, first on Townhead Street then on Lancaster Street. So, yes, they were a reputable Sheffield firm with a long tenure.

Difficult, though, to assess the potential of any saw based solely on it's manufacturer. As David indicated, possibly some photos would help?

Don McConnell
Eureka Springs, AR

[David Gendron]

This is great info Don!

[Jim R Edwards]

Thanks for the information. I was finally able to post a picture.

[David Gendron]

unfortunatly we can't blow up the picture! Maybe try to crank the resolution!
It look, from the size of the picture, like a nice saw, it seems clean and usable!