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Atkins saws *LINK*

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Atkins saws *LINK*

Marc in Luxembourg

>I cleaned up an Atkins saw this morning and I'm wondering if there is any dating help on the web. So far my efforts are without result.

Thanks in advance,

Marc in sunny Luxembourg


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mikew

>Hi Marc--nice saw.

For a little Atkins info, try Mark van Roojen's site:

http://www.geocities.com/~mvr1/atkinssaws.html

And also Wiktor's site:

http://www.oldtoolsshop.com/storageBin/index.asp

Take care, Mike

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Marc in Luxembourg

>Thanks Mike,

Interesting pages. I found the patent of the saw nuts on the datamp page right now. Patent is from 1887.

Marc


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Dave Sheppard

>Hi Marc,

I believe your saw to be an Atkins No53,Silver Steel,Damaskeened finish patented July 7th 1893.Date wise its probably around the ninteen thirties.

I hope this is a help to you.

Dave Sheppard.

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