Drag Saw

Name/Title

Drag Saw

Entry/Object ID

1000.2171.27

Description

Drag Saw

Collection

Jim Adams

Made/Created

Manufacturer

R.M. Wade & Co.

Notes

where made: Portland, OR model number: SM 1 serial number: 104386

Color

Green Red

General Notes

Note

4 hp water cooled engine. One man operation. WICO magneto. 6.5 ft saw blade. Artifact label reads: Drag Saw R.M. Wade and Co., Portland, OR Circa 1918 Utilizing its 4 horsepower, water cooled engine, this automated drag saw can be set up to saw through large trunks of felled trees. The two spikes at the front of the saw are driven into the tree trunk to hold the trunk in place while the engine drives the saw blade back and forth.