Anybody know anything about this saw I’m having trouble dating it, its stamped Tyzack elephant brand with the no 118. Picked it up from junk shop for £10 slight kink in the end but should straighten out with a bit of work.


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Tedstor
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#1 posted 244 days ago
I have no direct knowledge of that particular panel saw, but it looks awfully nice. I looked through a couple catalogs from the early 1900s (1915/1925). I didnt see your saw in either. FWIW, If I had to guess, Id say its a post-WWII.
I have these two Tyzack back saws. Both are of fantastic quality and contruction. These are later models. From what I understand, they were sold in the 70s/80s and were some of the best saws available at the time.
Dennisgrosen
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#2 posted 244 days ago
Tedstor if you add 100 years more to your saw you are closer to the age than saying 1970/80
after ww II they started to look closer to the most awful cheap plastic handle you see today
Royston
I don´t know much about dating age on saws but I have on of tyzaks 28 inch saws simular to yours
and I have been told that shuold be around 140-150 years old
yours look slightly younger to mee
but send a Pm to Andy ( http://lumberjocks.com/Brit ) he knows one or two things about English saws :-)
Dennis
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