... oh, and the handles were most probably made of birch because that is the only suitable hardwood that is available at reasonable cost in Sweden. Beech, for example, only grows in the southernmost...
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... oh, and the handles were most probably made of birch because that is the only suitable hardwood that is available at reasonable cost in Sweden. Beech, for example, only grows in the southernmost...
Eskilstuna was the tool-making town in Sweden. E. A. Berg and Jernbolaget (meaning The Iron Company) were separate companies but were both bought by Bahco in the 1960s. Both are high quality brands...
George, as others have said, but I'll say it again: there are a lot of mostly silent readers in this forum. Some, like me, may feel that their lack of experience makes it hard for them to add...
You can watch Roy Underhill's take on it online at the PBS web site; there are two episodes in the 2007-2008 season.