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Beardshaw and Son Dovetail Saw
Paul in NJ
>This saw was found last weekend at the flea market. It is marked 'Beardshaw and Son' 'Cast Steel' on the brass spine. The blade measures 7-1/2 inches long and has 20 ppi. The handle is nicely shaped, has two split nuts, and is most comfortable. I think they were in business from the early 1800's until 1970 or so. Can anyone hazard a guess to its age or tell me how common they are?
Paul Dzioba
Can't help, but it's a right pretty saw - congrats
Bill Houghton, retired fun in Sebastopol, CA
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Re: Beardshaw and Son Dovetail Saw *LINK*
Rob Brophy Niagara Falls
>Hey Paul,
Nice saw!!
Wiktor Kuc has some good info on his site...
http://www.wkfinetools.com/hUK/Beardshaw/index.asp
I have a few Beardshaw saws, they are not common up here, but not unusual either. Probably see more Beardshaw's than vintage US Disstons.
Below is a pic of a Beardshaw I found at the flea a few years ago in the $2 pile...Rob
Beardshaw on Wik's site
Rob, which side of the bridge are you on?
Gary B. in Central NY
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Our Side, eh!
Jim Shaver Oakville, Ont.
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yup, the cold, dark Canadian side....
Rob Brophy Niagara Falls
>...the land of Keith's IPA, Tim Horton's coffee and accurate books about the War of 1812! :-)
Congrats on the new gig Jim! And thank you for taking the job...you and Wiley will be great moderators...Rob
Hey now
Gary B. in Central NY
>about the books on the war of 1812, I grew up in Youngstown, home of Fort Niagara!...lol nice to see someone "local" on here anyways
Gary B.
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david.marcus.brown
>Wow, your saw could be this ones great great great grandpa! ;-)