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47807 TomPrice@a... 1998‑08‑11 Re: Miter box ID needed
Jim wrote:

>What else? Oh, the saw was about a 28" Disston and Sons
>in good shape. Also, all the knurled nuts have a transverse
>hole in them. Maybe to insert a nail/rod to help loosen them
>if overtightened (or to overtighten them in the first place
>I suppose B^)) I'm guessing the whole thing dates from
>about the early 50's or so. Can anyone help me out on
>this? Further information provided by request. B^)

This sounds very much like a Millers Falls 'All Steel' miterbox which I
have downstairs. Is the miterbox made of steel? Are there bronze plugs in
the posts for the back of the saw to ride on?
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