Smurfed. Definitely Smurfed. Or more likely tapered.
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Zachary Dillinger
The Eaton County Joinery
www.theeatoncountyjoinery.com
517-231-3374

On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 11:25 AM, Adam R. Maxwell <amaxwell@m...> wrote:
> Hi Tony,
>
> On Jun 11, 2012, at 21:55 , dynnyrne@n... wrote:
>
>> Seems that "RICA WORKS" is a bad strike of "AMERICA WORKS"
>>
>> see
>>
>> http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/early-biggin-son-handsaw-133006562
>
> Ah, that's excellent, thanks! =A0I should have done a bit more
> searching :).
>
> After another round of cleaning with 600 grit, the other
> stamp is more clear, and appears to read
>
> For Ease In
> =A0 use
> =A0?????ED
>
> http://smu.gs/LWXQGC
>
> Gauged (as it says elsewhere)? =A0Tempered? =A0Tapered? =A0Smurfed?
>
> Adam
>
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