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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: Nolatoolguy on January 21, 2013, 04:17:50 AM

Title: Saws
Post by: Nolatoolguy on January 21, 2013, 04:17:50 AM

Got these the other day, I think there bone saws but I very we'll could be wrong. Any Info is appreciated.

One is Dunlap an the longer one doesn't have markings I can find.


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Title: Re: Saws
Post by: Billman49 on January 21, 2013, 04:59:15 AM

You're right - they are butchers saws, used often for sawing through the thicker bones or the spine (especially of large carcasses such as beef cattle).

Title: Re: Saws
Post by: northkid on January 21, 2013, 11:38:20 AM

I agree, they are butchering saws. Every farmer used to have one back in the old days. Used to split the carcass,1/4 it, cut the bottom of legs off, make steaks, etc. No electric saws or meat band saws back then.

Title: Re: Saws
Post by: bird on January 26, 2013, 12:24:39 AM

I still think having a good hand saw or knife is the best way to cut up a carcass, or using a knife to cut a turkey. People have these electric knives now..... looks like a disaster to me! As usual, you can only do as good a job as your tool will let you do.
cheers,
bird.