Can anyone I.D. this dovetail saw???

[Harold Burrell]

I picked this up at an antique store yesterday. Does anyone recognize the brand, etc.?

(Sorry about the pics. It's kind of hard taking clear pictures of something shiny...)

[Tony Shea]

Is there any way to get a picture of the whole saw? The handle and shape of the saw as a whole will tell more than something that is almost not legible. If I had to guess by just the pictures you've got posted I think it is a relatively recent saw. It doesn't seem to be a true etch and the plate has a very rough grind. I am far from a saw expert though, this is just going by what saws I've seen in the wild. I am not a collector at all but just a user so I am probably the wrong person to help.

[george wilson]

Master Mechanic? That was someone's house brand.

[bridger berdel]

Master mechanic is the house brand for true value hardware. Generally useable, mostly made in china and india.

[george wilson]

I knew it was some house brand like that,but was tired last night. I can actually make that name out,though.
It MUST be good,because it says "Professional" right on it!!:)

[Stewie Simpson]

The gauge on the saw plate looks overly generous to be of any use as a dovetail saw. Quite a relaxed rake angle on those teeth. That will need to be changed.


Stewie;