Bret: The saw is a combination saw and it came with several saw blades (5
or so ) of differing TPI and length/depth.  I'd concur on the Bishop
origin. The "strap" is used to lock-in or remove the saw blade.  It
rotates upwards/downwards on a "Pin" in the handle.  The hole in the
latch is likely there in case one wants to put a rod through it to
facilitate rotating  the latch to an open or locked  position.   
--ErvSawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwz

On Sat, 24 May 2003 07:27:21 -0400 "Bret Rocohtte" 
writes:
> Hello;
> 
> I am a member of the old tools list and thought you could help on 
> this.  I
> ave been corresponding over the net about saw with Marc Haston, anot 
> a
> member of old-tools.  He has a saw pictured here:
> 
> 
> http://my.voyager.net/~mfhaston/MySaw.jpg
> 
> 
> 
> I think it looks like a Goerge Bishop but not sure.  an you shed 
> some light
> on maker and purpose of the strap with the hole in it?  Thank you
> 
> Bret
> 
> 
>