Object number
93/78/1-2
Description
Two saw handles, possibly a pair and probably used with a type of crosscut saw. They are made of wood, with metal fixing plates.
Physical description
2 saw handles: wood; metal; fair condition- rusty; one handle split
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten accession’ form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Standard museum name: SAW HANDLES // Accession number: 93/78/1&2 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 29.11.93 // Description: Two saw handles (possibly a pair) // (1) The metal fixing plates have a bolt and split pin in position. The angle between the handle & the fixing plates is more acute than (2) 60/16290 // (2) More triangular shaped fixing plates – no fixing bolt and thicker handle at right angle to fixing plates. 60/16291 // Dimensions: Length: 20.0 cm // Associated information: Probably used with a type of cross cut saw. // References: Salaman. “Dictionary of woodworking tools” p.415’
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_16291.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_16290.tif - High resolution image
