Bow saw
Production date
Circa 1900
Description
This saw is known as the "H" shaped bow saw. It has a narrow width blade that is attached inside the wooden "H" shaped frame. The blade is tensioned like a bowstring on the frame by the tension wire at the opposite end of the frame. Used by cabinet markers and joiners for making straight or curved cuts of wood.
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