Just picked this up on the auction site. The auction had poor quality pics but I took a chance with a low bid and got it for $30 plus shipping.
Seems to be 1850 to 1860. Before Wheeler madden and Clemsen.
Brass backed saw with a plate that is straight as an arrow. Sawplate is in great condition. The handle has some issues tho. its very firmly attached to the the plate. Nuts are good and tight.
The chamfer on the front side of the handle is broken off and the backside chamfer has a hairline crack in it.
The Lambs tongue also has a hairline crack clean thru it. But its solid and doesn't move.
I will shoot thin Cyanoacrylate into the cracks with an extra fine syringe. that should stabilize them and they'll be good to go after that.
the missing chamfer.. I haven't decided if I want to glue on a matching piece of wood here and on the top horn and make a repair or if I should just leave things be.
What would you guys do there? Also is this a beech handle, in case if repairs are made?
Also the handle finish could use some attention. Can't tell if the finish on here is original or not. looks kinda thick an goopy in spots. I tend to like a handle with a natural finish and feel to it.
I think this one will make a good user when alls said and done.
It a fine old American made saw..