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::From: oldtools-bounces@r... 
::[mailto:oldtools-bounces@r...] On Behalf Of 
::paul womack
::Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 5:47 AM
::To: ruby@m...
::Cc: oldtools@r...
::Subject: Re: [OldTools] two legged parser

::I don't think I've ever seen a "decorated"
::chisel, saw or (English) plane.

Never have seen a decorated saw??

Just look at (1) the nib (yes!!) and (2) the highly ornate handles on some
of the older, higher-end saws.  Fancy curves, points, lamb's tongue, wheat
carving, big brass medallions, etc.  

Look at these saw handles:
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL12/1104763/17430481/271048395.jpg

And compare them to this one:
http://www.oldtools.co.uk/images/tools/misc/misc608/misc608.view01.jpg

Both are functional saw handles, but the latter is purely functional.  The
former are highly decorated beyond mere function. 

Did anyone else see the wooden try squares Chris Schwarz made, in the most
recent Pop. Woodworking?  Very nicely decorated ends.  I gotta make me one
o' those. 

- Bill T.

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