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The bow saw has a blade which can be adjusted to the angle of the cut desired, and is also known as the 'frame saw', 'sweep saw' or 'web saw'. Lavinia Smith acquired this bow saw, which has a very thin blade, from George Besley, a wheelwright from the East Hendred area.

1 bow saw: metal [blade] & wood

MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'This saw was given to Miss Smith by George Besley, a wheelwright who was probably in business near East Hendred (Berks). // The bow saw consists of a very thin blade which is strained between the lower ends of the tool by a tourniquet device. The stick, which tightens the cord, rests in a slit in the central brace. There is a single handle which passes through one of the arms and receives the blade. The blade is held at the other end by a socket driven through the arm. The saw can be turned to any desired angle, and can be used to cross cut or rip wood. // The frame measures 14.25 inches by 8.15 inches, and the blade is 12 inches long.', Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) - 'A list of the contents of the East Hendred museum. July 5 1940 // Heating and Cooking // 240A. bow-saw, given to me bythe [sic] wheelwright, George Besley'

Wood, Metal

Rippon, Miss Dorothy May Lyddon (Agent)