CL Handsaw

[Mike Hutchison]

This saw showed up on the local Craigslist
Wheeler Clemson and Madden
Asking price was/is $200
Ad doesn't spec length, tpi, rip or X
Don't recall hearing of that maker
or seeing that particular handle profile before
so thought would post it here
SawEtch.jpgNib.jpgSawHandle.jpg

[Stewie Simpson]

Wonderful example of early saw makers work.

[Jim Matthews]

Nice saw.

$200? That's what Mike Allen's refurbed PERFECT saws cost.

It's the equivalent of 40 D-7s, around here in Millers Falls country.

[Stewie Simpson]

Star Saw

Saws, registration No. 1620. February 3, 1874. Wheeler, Madden & Clemson Manufacturing Co., Middletown, N. Y

http://www.wkfinetools.com/hUS-saws/...arks-index.asp

http://www.wkfinetools.com/hUS-saws/...nSaw-index.asp

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=s...tm%3B962%3B282

[Cody Cantrell]

I believe a saw collector would love to have that saw, make the guy an offer.

[Kent A Bathurst]

Star Saw

Saws, registration No. 1620. February 3, 1874. Wheeler, Madden & Clemson Manufacturing Co., Middletown, N. Y

http://www.wkfinetools.com/hUS-saws/...arks-index.asp

http://www.wkfinetools.com/hUS-saws/...nSaw-index.asp

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=s...tm%3B962%3B282

1] Fascinating history, thanks for the links Stewie. Even includes bio on their politics, and changing parties due to passage of the KS-NE Act........great bit of history.
2] Those guys' parents knew how to conjure up impressive middle names.
3] Is that a nib I see on that saw? Still there?
4] I'm not a collector, but if I was, I'd have a hard time imagining doing a restoration to that gem.

[Kyle DuPont]

I think Jim Bode had one listed a while back for $2000 or so. The saw listed was in really good condition and may have been slightly different. Yes I know that would make a huge difference, I just can't recall 100%.