Description: POSSIBLY ONLY COPY ON SALE IN AUSTRALIA Written in 1880 by Robert Grimshaw, a founder of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, it remains the definitive work, describing and illustrating all types of saws from handsaws to the most advanced late 19th century powered production models. Loaded with practical information on rake, saw setting, filing and swaging. There are tables on log measurement, machine capacity, gauging, and a list of saw patents. Finally, there are 17 pages of fascinating advertisements placed by the leading saw and saw-related companies of that period. A valuable reference that also provides a unique insight into 19th century technology. Over 100 wonderful illustrations.
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Book Title: Grimshaw On Saws
Book Series: Historical
Narrative Type: Non-Fiction
Publisher: Astragal Press
Original Language: English
Intended Audience: Adults
Publication Year: Unknown
Type: Almanac
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Author: Robert Grimshaw
Features: Illustrated, Unabridged
Genre: Engineering & Technology, Historical
Topic: Saws
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
