50 bucks for a handsaw in the middle of the Depression.
Why yes. That's a professional tool. Workmen would buy one to work 10 hour days. It has to be good. Tapered in two directions. Comfortable handle. It'd be like a carpenter today spending $900 on a DeWalt or Skilsaw.
But I am deep diving into 1920s era machine tools mayself... Getting my micrometer on
Many of my hand tools are ancient. I've bought most of them at garage sales or from the local ranch auction house. And usually for far below their value. I am selective of what I buy and if I this worth dressing then I buy it. Most of those tools are over 75 yrs old. My 3" slick is coming on 150 yrs. I have calipers nearly that age and they work excellent.
ReplyDeleteAt least three times I have challenged another carpenter in hanging doors, including trim. He uses his electric tools - cord or battery. I use a bit and brace and socket chisels. If its a cord tool I win easily. Its a close match if he has a battery tool. Even with the battery tool, by the time he has it unpacked I've already finished one door and on to the next. But he'll catch me by the fourth or fifth and pass me after that. But he'll have down time if his battery screws up or, more likely, he forgot to plug in his 2nd battery on the charger. We can do this all day and it'll be very close at the end. And, the fit and finish may favor the original cordless hand tools. Sorry for being so verbose, but old tools get me going.
Rick
My Disston is a Disston & Son. Not sons.
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