Object number
51/317
Collection
Description
This is a pit saw set in a wooden frame with a wooden handle at each end. Pit saws were two-people saws used for cutting tree trunks into manageable timber. This pit saw was used at R. Middleton & Sons' wheelwrights shop in Eddington, Hungerford. The supporting bar is made of softwood.
Physical description
1 framed pit saw: wood, metal (steel); good condition.
Label Text
Pit saw. Pit saws are large saws set within a wooden timber frame. They are designed to be used by two people to cut a tree trunk into manageable pieces. This saw was used at a wheelwright shop in Eddington. Different types of British timber can be utilised in different ways. For example, ash is the strongest and is used for tool handles and other items that need to survive heavy wear. Oak, meanwhile, has a variety of uses. Higher quality oak is used for furniture, whereas lower quality oak is often used on the farm for fenceposts.
Production date
1800-01-01 - 1824-12-31
Production period
Early-nineteenth century
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13712.tif - High resolution image
