Tools for Sale

This is a simple Atkins "Sheffield Saw Works" 10in backsaw. It has a perfectly clean, straight blade which is 2 1/4in deep under the steel spine. The handle is excellent. The teeth are in good shape but not sharp. It's nothing special, just a solid worker. $28

This is a 1940-1947 no. 4 with a 12in plate 3in deep under the steel spine. The plate is free of pitting and has a clear, light etch. The plate is straight. The teeth are in good shape, but not terribly sharp. The handle has a chip out of the top horn but is otherwise in good shape with an almost perfect original finish. An excellent worker. $55

This is an iconic, unique tool that is at once both easily recognizable and extremely hard to find. It is based on Richardson's April 14, 1885 patent. The idea is that the saw plate is less likely to heat during use, bind, or bend. I've only seen a two or three of these in 20+ years of collecting saws. This one has a near-perfect apple handle. The plate is dark with patina but the area around the etch has been cleaned and much of the language touting the saw's benefits is legible. A very rare chance to get one of these highly desirable saws for your collection. $395

This small veneer saw is in excellent condition and still decently sharp. $10

This is a nice example of a rare saw. The Jones cable saw was patented Feb 8. 1898 by Arthur Jones. It was made byt he Crary Machine Works in Chicago and sold by E.C. Atkins. This saw attempts to solve the problem of keeping the blade from twisting when it is adjusted. It uses a cable- which is connected to gears on both sides. When one side is rotated the cable spins the opposing gear the same distance keeping the blade straight. That's the theory. In reality there's a reason these saws are rare. This one is fully strung and in very good to excellent condition. $55