Pit-saw
pit saw [image] ADJUSTABLE This saw was used for sawing lumber and get its name from the frame which is fixed up for sawing lumber and which is known as a pit. The handle on the small end of the saw was adjustable and was moved to adjust to the height of the man on that end of it. This saw has not b...
| Format: | Manuscript |
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| Language: | English |
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1973
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/64942 |
| Summary: | pit saw [image] ADJUSTABLE This saw was used for sawing lumber and get its name from the frame which is fixed up for sawing lumber and which is known as a pit. The handle on the small end of the saw was adjustable and was moved to adjust to the height of the man on that end of it. This saw has not been used in Gillams since about 1935 or 1940. [reverse] [image] _A "PIT" SHOWING LOG AND PIT-SAW._ _H.B. - SEE BACK SHEET FOR DETAILS._ _ENGLISH 340-1967-68_ _RICHARD PARK_ [image] _MILL SAW (1'-4' diameter)_ G.M. Story FEB 1973 JH FEB 1973 [see other side] DEC 1 1967 Not used Not used Withdrawn reverse of card at P_16542 |
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