The Saw In History (1916)

By Henry Disston & Sons

Book Overview

The Saw In History is a book written by Henry Disston and Sons, a renowned saw manufacturer in the early 20th century. The book explores the history of the saw, tracing its evolution from the earliest known examples to the modern saws of the time. The authors provide detailed descriptions of the various types of saws used throughout history, including crosscut saws, rip saws, handsaws, and circular saws. They also discuss the development of saw technology, including the use of steam power and electricity to power saws. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs of historic saws and sawmills, as well as the tools and techniques used to create them. The Saw In History is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of woodworking and the evolution of tools and technology.A Comprehensive Description Of The Development Of This Most Useful Of Tools From The Earliest Times Down To The Present Day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164148907
• ISBN13: 9781164148906
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"