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Thread: Can anyone I.D. this dovetail saw???

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    Can anyone I.D. this dovetail saw???

    I picked this up at an antique store yesterday. Does anyone recognize the brand, etc.?

    (Sorry about the pics. It's kind of hard taking clear pictures of something shiny...)
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    I am never wrong.

    Well...I thought I was wrong once...but I was mistaken.

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    Is there any way to get a picture of the whole saw? The handle and shape of the saw as a whole will tell more than something that is almost not legible. If I had to guess by just the pictures you've got posted I think it is a relatively recent saw. It doesn't seem to be a true etch and the plate has a very rough grind. I am far from a saw expert though, this is just going by what saws I've seen in the wild. I am not a collector at all but just a user so I am probably the wrong person to help.

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    Master Mechanic? That was someone's house brand.

  4. Master mechanic is the house brand for true value hardware. Generally useable, mostly made in china and india.

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    I knew it was some house brand like that,but was tired last night. I can actually make that name out,though.
    It MUST be good,because it says "Professional" right on it!!

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    The gauge on the saw plate looks overly generous to be of any use as a dovetail saw. Quite a relaxed rake angle on those teeth. That will need to be changed.


    Stewie;

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