pit saw
pit saw II. _"PIT SAW"_ [image] about 5ft Unlike the "crosscut", the "pit saw" is much longer and the handles are perpendicular with the flat surface of the saw blade. This saw is used to saw logs into boards or planks. It went out of use around 1950, at Sop's Arm....
| Format: | Manuscript |
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| Language: | English |
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1972
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/64638 |
| Summary: | pit saw II. _"PIT SAW"_ [image] about 5ft Unlike the "crosscut", the "pit saw" is much longer and the handles are perpendicular with the flat surface of the saw blade. This saw is used to saw logs into boards or planks. It went out of use around 1950, at Sop's Arm. I have seen one being used around that date. JH 8/72 Not used Not used Withdrawn [see 'pet saw'] |
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