Saw-set
- Object Name:
- Saw-set
- Object ID:
- 1986.016.02
- Creator:
- Spiller, Joseph D.
- Place of Origin:
- Concord, NH
- Date:
- 1857
- Description:
- Saw set, steel. (Hand tool for setting saw teeth.) Patented and manufactured by Joseph D. Spiller, Concord, NH, 1857. Two handles that curve closely together at outer ends. Outside surfaces semi-circular. Inside surfaces smooth. Height of handles greater at pivot point. Flush overlap pivot with flush pivot pin. One handle has riveted sheet metal straight spring on inside surface, fastened near back and extending forward to force handles apart. Bottom handle curves over at pivot point to create short triangular-shaped jaw. Bottom handle beyond pivot point curves downward to create flat triangular jaw surface. Top handle extends beyond pivot point to create upward-facing rectangular jaw with downward curve at front edge. Small phalanges at bottom, right, and left edges of rectangular jaw. Rectangular jaw has smooth bottom surface. Outside surfaces of tool all quite smooth, but not polished. Name stamped on top handle, left side: "J D S PI [LL] ER [C]ONCORD NH". On same side, bottom handle stamped: "PATENTED FEB 24 1857".
- Material:
- Metal
Steel - Dimensions:
- H-2.2 W-0.5 L-6.1 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Kenneth Robb
- People:
- Spiller, Joseph D.
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