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Hiram Smith 1858 saw

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Hiram Smith 1858 saw

Dale Stansbery


>An acquaintance showed me a pretty unique rip saw this evening. Unfortunately, I didn't have a camera along. The front of the handle was straight vertically and had brass trim that I think may have been intended to be used with the top of the saw as a try square. There was a rear sight at the top of the handle to sight down the top of the blade, and there was a scribe inserted vertically in the top front of the handle for easy access. The brass was stamped Hiram Smith, Pat. 1858. Any one know anything about these saws, their rarity, and are they highly collectible?

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Re: Hiram Smith 1858 saw *LINK*

mikew


>Hi Dale,

Check the DATAMP link below...


Hiram Smith patent

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Re: Yep, that's the one, sorta neat

Dale Stansbery

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Re: Yep, that's the one, sorta neat

mikew


>It's way cool. I have another, different patent, but it isn't as cool. The gizmosity was great.

I forgot the following. If you would let your friend know...he sucks...I would appreciate it!

Take care, Mike

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Re: Yep, that's the one, sorta neat *LINK*

Mike L (Orange County, CA)


>Mike,

Do you know if that saw predates (and is the basis for) the Disston No. 43 (see link). Following the link at the bottom of the DATAMP page shows that the patent for that design references the Hiram Smith patent. No. 43s are rare so I suspect the original is like hen's teeth.

Regards,

Mike


Disstonian Institute Link

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Re: Yep, that's the one, sorta neat

mikew


>I don't know about the saw in the thread, but the Hiram patent is the Disston. I suspect if it is not marked Disston, it is the precurser and would imagine it is pretty rare.

Perhaps Todd will join in.

Take care, Mike

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Re: Nope, it's not a Diston

Dale Stansbery


>There wasn't any medallion, just the Hiram Smith name stamped in the brass. It had 4(I think 4) ordinary split nut screws in the handle. It certainly all looked original, and in overall pretty good condition.

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Re: Nope, it's not a Diston

mikew


>Ha--make sure your friend keeps it away from me .

He's got a real find as far as I can tell. Wonderful! A pic or two if and when you can would be wonderful for me--just might make a few.

Take care, Mike

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