Object number
52/45
Description
This is the top handle for a pit saw, used in sawing logs vertically over a saw pit.
Physical description
1 Pit Saw Handle: wood; metal; good condition.This is the top handle or TILLER for a pit saw. The top of the saw would fit between the split two parts of metal shaft, and be held there by a wedge passing through two rectangular holes in the shaft and a similar hole in the blade.
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – ‘… // DATE ACQUIRED: // GROUP: // NEGATIVE: // PERIOD: // PLACE OF ORIGIN: // NUMBER: // DESCRIPTION: This is the top handle or tiller for a pit saw, used for sawing logs vertically over a saw pit. // wooden part of handle broken 17.7.76'
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