On Nov 18, 2011, at 10:24 AM, Bill Ghio wrote:

> I have an Atkins, a Keen Kutter and a Crusader (Jennings) each  
> marked as the Disston. However, I have two Sandviks that are marked  
> to read w/ saw teeth down and parallel to earth.

Looking at the 65+ saws down there,  every one that has a number is  
stamped to read with the blade up and the handle down, including  
Disston, Atkins, Simonds, Bishop, and Harvey Peace.  This includes all  
sizes of saws from 20" to 30".  The ones that are not marked include a  
polished blade Sandvik, many Disstons, even a 1954 "Hardware Store  
Special", but mostly the off brands of the big makers.

There is only one exception - a beautiful 22 inch "Sheffield Saw,  
Indianapolis, Ind, by Atkins"  stamped to be read wth the saw in  
normal position.

Ed Minch

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