Name/Title
SwageDescription
Has a screw at the top to adjust a blade or pressure of a blade. On the bottom, the(blade is a set screw, looks like maybe the lip hangs over on the bottom. Was used to guide it on a straight surface. Two holes for fingers to hold the piece.
Marks: ATKINS & CO., PAT MAY 5, '74, JUN '75, AUG '81, JAN '88, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
MAKER: ATKINS & CO.
Special function: Was used to cut down the drag teeth on a saw; also, could clamp a file to it and joint all teeth. Originally owned by Zachariah Price, the donor's grandfather. He was a farmer and used this object to sharpen his cross cut saws.Use
Used by Zachariah Price 1851-1931Collection
Neville PriceAcquisition
Accession
1984.049Source or Donor
Neville PriceAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Place
City
IndianapolisCounty
Marion CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCreate Date
August 23, 1984Update Date
May 1, 2024