Saws, two-man crosscut

Object/Artifact

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Saw B.

Name/Title

Saws, two-man crosscut

Entry/Object ID

2024.22.53

Description

Two metal bladed saws with extra handle to allow a second person to add power to the cutting. Both saws have aggressive blades covered in an even patina of rust. Saw A. The primary crosscut handle is brown and green. The 5" long assist handle is peg-shaped. The saw is 53" long with a 5.5" wide blade at its thickest section. Tagged as saw #53. Saw B. Curved saw with peg-shaped handles on both ends. Best used for cutting logs into sections. The saw is 66" long. The blade is 6.5" wide at its thickest section. The handles are 9.5" long. Tagged as saw #54.

Collection

Objects: historical artifacts, 1835 Logging and Lumbering

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2024.22

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Location

Building

Garage, History Center

Create Date

June 1, 2024

Update Date

June 15, 2024