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Thread: E.C. Atkins and Co. saw- how to sharpen? (Contains a wee bit o' humor)

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    E.C. Atkins and Co. saw- how to sharpen? (Contains a wee bit o' humor)

    I bought this saw and I love it, but it is rather dull. It works ok- great for sawing in tight spots. The problem is it is dull, and I don't have any files small enough. It's got a great etch. The handle is a bit small for my liking.

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    An ultra fine needle file might do the trick. Beware, it might take all of five minutes work.
    You never get the answer if you don't ask the question.

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    I'm looking for any Lilliputions that might be reading this thread to help me out.

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    Sorry,I live in Brobdingnag. I find the Liliputions small minded ....but excellent termite inspectors!

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    I know sharp cures an awful lot of problems but maybe this time dull is not such a bad thing.

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    This is the thin kerf model.

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    First you need to find an appropriate saw set....

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    I happen to know where the rest of that tool set is.....

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    An Antique Mall in Centerville, IN.....has almost the complete set.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by steven c newman View Post
    An Antique Mall in Centerville, IN.....has almost the complete set.....
    Do tell. What else was in the set?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Malcolm Schweizer View Post
    Do tell. What else was in the set?
    A felling axe, of course, for cutting down blades of grass to make into projects.

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    A smooth plane, a brace and bit, and a few other hand tools, sold by MARX.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by steven c newman View Post
    A smooth plane, a brace and bit, and a few other hand tools, sold by MARX.....
    Those aren't the same. This is actually a piece of jewelry advertising for the E. C. Atkins Saw Company, and was likely accompanied by a pocket watch chain at one time.

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