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Saw-setting tool

1993.0115.0001

Saw-setting tool

Object information

Physical description

Brown metal saw setter. Blue label with yellow writing reads 'Supa Brand' stuck onto the side of the setter. Spring loaded handle. Used in mid to late 19th century to set cross cut saw.

Object information

What

Type

Saw-setting tools
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Collection

Phillip Porta collection
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Dimensions

L 159mm x W 94mm x D 39mm

Material

When

Who

Where

  • Associated place

  • Spain
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  • Roman Porta migrated to Australia from Spain in 1925 and worked as jack-of-all trades

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