Old Chas Gray Rip Saw - 28" (Beech) C.1860 MAGAZINE Woodworking Tools by Christopher Proudfoot

Woodworking Tools by Christopher Proudfoot and Philip Walker

Would be great for a badge collector or dance collector

has a very slight bend (very common in these old nutcrackers) please see photos for condition

Condition: the keeps are no longer present which can cause the trammels to sit at an angle (the keeps are a loose metal plate which sits between the screw and the wood)

Anyone have any ideas what this tool is

Old Chas Gray Rip Saw - 28" (Beech) C.1860 MAGAZINE Woodworking Tools by Christopher ProudfootAn old scarce Chas Gray & Sons rip saw. This old saw has a lovely old medallion which says 'Chas Gray & Sons, Try, Sheffield' along with the Fleur De Lis logo. The blade also has good clear old etching with the same wording as well as 'Philips Works'. This saw dates to C. 1860. This saw came from a life long saw collector. TPI: 3 1 2" 4 1 2" (tapered tpi which seems common norm for old rip saws) Blade length: Condition: blade is straight, blade has