Antique, one, and two man Cross Cut Saws

Well, that all depends on what you’re asking for them. I would guess, Ebay would be one of the most popular ways to sell them. A local flee market or antiques store that deals in tools may be another option. I’ve always wanted one of the two man saws, but don’t have the knowledge and tools to sharpen them or, after two heart surgery’s the health to use one, either. I couldn’t see my sixteen year old son jumping at the bit to saw with one after using my chainsaw, either. Let me know what you’ve got and how much, I still want one(why, I don’t know).

-- Jesus is Lord!

When I get around to it, I’ll get some images. Some of them are a bit rusty, & some are ready to go. I figured it’s about time I do something with them. I had them hanging on a wall in my garage, but I need the wall space. I collected them from old barns,& garages before demolition.

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I’ve been looking for two decent saws to use for friendly two-man saw competitions in our small Utah town. I tried it a couple of years ago at a July 4th town festival and it was very popular. Unfortunately, the saws I used were really old, chipped, broken handles, etc. so I’d really like to replace them with something better. I’d like two that are the same size and condition. Do you have anything that might work?

-- Kelly, Manti, UT

I’ll have to go through my pile. Some of them kind of rusty, but I think they can be cleaned up. Like I told oscorner, I have to get some images taken. I’ve been goofing off, I have get someone to beat me with one of them saws to get me going. There are a couple of the long curved, 6’ x 4” wide that aren’t to bad. I’ll get some pics as soon as I can..

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oscorner, & Kelly.
I looked through the pile, & took pictures of 7 of them. Out of over 20 saws, there are no two alike. There must have been hundreds of saw makers, that had their own idea what a saw should be made. The rust on these saws has not penetrated, it’s just surface rust. I’ll take some more pics. of the other saws tomorrow. I had to come in, & thaw out, it’s – 10 degrees. I guess I have to find some 5/4 wood, & make some handles. Most ofthem are cracked, but they have their sex screws.

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Here’s an image of one of the handles. Old saw handle

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my Mom would LOVE to have these to paint pictures on. Yup.. she’d think she was in heaven if I presented any of these to her.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

I don’t really know what the going price is, on these old saws. I’ll have to check on Ebay.
I’m finally learning about posting links on Lumberjocks.
you can look at larger images here. .

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just looking at your old saws, Dick. they visually look pretty tough but your probably right that they would clean up into usable shape – at least some of them. I also have a bunch and have the filing equipment to keep them up. Used them quite a bit growing up on the farm. I have one 6 foot ribbon saw (4” wide) that I won in a sawing contest in 1951. My partner and I sawed through a 24 inch hard maple log in 59 seconds. Can’t do it today. sharpening them isn’t that hard just takes time.

I see them at flea markets etcetera for $40 to $100 depending on their condition.

-- cronk, oregon

Mate, are these still up for sale? if so how easy are they to post (im in aus)!

-- mwm! Before you criticise walk a mile in their shoes, and when you do criticise you will be a mile away and have their shoes!

I haven’t the slightest idea of what it would cost to ship a saw to Australia.

I finally listed one of them on Craigslist last week. I plan on listing one at a time if they happen to sell.

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nice collection of early cordless saws dick !! lol

I took some new pictures of some of them, so check out the slideshow I just made.

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Oh My Oh My ; Do those pics bring back memories ! When I was about 10 my dad interduced me
to one end of a two man cross cut. He cut and sold fire wood. We cut down trees and cut
to fire wood length . I learned early on that if I did my part and he did his we got on fine but ,
If I got lazy and tried to just ride along , I soon found that he could shove the saw back ar me
and send me butt first a flying. After a couple time one learns to be a teem in a hurry. I think it would be fun to try it now days !! Prob. would finesh me off though . Thanks for posti the pics. Rally have no idea of price.

-- Ageingwood - artsplae1@msn.com No time , retired

Thanks for nostalgic story Ageingwood!
I guess anyone who grew up in our time, has had the same kind of fun. <(;0)#

I just posted the whole bunch of them on Craigslist. We’ll see what happens.

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Around here, they do like MsDebbie said. They paint scenes on them. You may have some luck checking with local artist.

I have 2 four foot handsaws, and 2 twenty six inch circular saw blades hangingon a wall in my shop just as conversation pieces.

I’ve seen some really nice art work done on them.

I also listed them under collectibles.

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I recently bought two antique two-man crosscut saws via Craigslist. One is a 66” felling saw with rakers similar to the last one in your slide show. The other is a 60” plain tooth bucking saw similar to your second to last one, except for the tooth style. I had to replace the handles on the felling saw. The bucking saw has unmatched handles, but they are fine. I paid $70 for both of them. I think that you could probably get more than that. The bucking saw is especially nice because it is crescent taper ground. You can learn a great deal about such saws here.

After I cleaned them up and set and sharpened the teeth, my wife and I gave them a try. They cut well and it was a lot of fun, but would be better without the freezing temperatures and mountains of snow. It was worth it just to hear the reactions of our neighbors.

-- Chuck - Central Massachusetts

Thanks for the great link, Chuck.
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Your story reminded of an old timer who bought himself a new chainsaw, but he got really disgusted with it.

He finally wore himself out, & decided to return the darn thing.

The store owner asked him what was wrong with it, & took it from him, pulled the starter rope, & it started.

The old timer said,” What’s that Noise?”!!

I hope you weren’t making to much noise for neighbors.<(;0)#

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Dick, I spent the fall keeping two men on the ends of one of these. I was on a splitting maul. We still use them in the wilderness. Have to.

-- Thos. Angle

I finally sold one yesterday.

It only took me 3 months to do it.

That’s what I call being patient.

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I’d like to have that 64 1/2” dual handled saw, but funds are too tight right now.

Just hang in there Woodchuck1957.

It might still be here when you do have funds,

because they’re not selling very fast.<(O)#

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Dick, I’m suprised that they aren’t going faster, but then again it might be a shipping issue, I dunno. I think they are kind of a neat conversation piece for a shop. This is what I have so far.

You have a nice looking shop Woodchuck, I don’t have any wall space available for displaying my saws.

Craigslist is mostly local, & I guess they’re not much of a novelty in this area.

Also people are just getting by with the bare essentials, the way the economy is right now.

I think I’ll have to make some handles. I think they’d look more appealing.

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Try the Fine Tool Journal out of Maine. They list and sell all sorts of old tools and this might be right up their alley. Plus they regularly travel all over the country.

-- Every cloud has a silver lining

So, do you still have any of these saws? I’m looking for a couple of fairly good saws, prefferably with the Perforated Lance tooth or the Champion Tooth…36 to 48 inch length. Also without kinks.
Someone commented that they might want a saw but didn’t know if anyone knew how to sharpen them. Well it is a dying art, but not a lost art. I still re-furbish and sharpen saws, but usually just for myself. But if someone whines and begs loudly…..
If you want to sell the whole bunch, contact the Crosscut Saw Co. Seneca Falls NY. They rebuild and sell some saws. I wouldn’t want to do anything but paint a couple I see in your picture, but they might have a different idea.
Anyway, let me know if you have a couple of good ones to sell. The 2nd and the 6th look pretty good in the pictures.

-- The Blue Ox, Wasilla, Alaska

Thank you BlueOx!

I’ll contact you.

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