Leanne Report post Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) Hi! My dad was a leather craft/industrial arts/metal shop high school teacher who died in December. My mom and I found this tool in a separate drawer. We do not know what it is. Can anyone help/advise? We want to find someone who would appreciate it and can use it. Thank you! Edited January 31, 2021 by Leanne Added photos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted January 31, 2021 I believe that is a saw set. Used to put a slight outward angle on saw teeth. - Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leanne Report post Posted January 31, 2021 Thank you very much, Billy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike02130 Report post Posted January 31, 2021 I concur with Billy. Any markings? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ButtonLady Report post Posted February 1, 2021 Leanne, I'm so sorry about your dad. I lost my mom a year ago December. You have my deepest sympathy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squid61 Report post Posted February 1, 2021 First I've seen of an in-line handle, both of mine are pistol grip style. I can see some advantage to the in-line design. While there are modern ones available, I prefer the quality of vintage so mine both came from antique marts. It says APEX inside the handle, I assume that's the manufacturer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted February 1, 2021 10 hours ago, Squid61 said: First I've seen of an in-line handle, both of mine are pistol grip style. I can see some advantage to the in-line design. While there are modern ones available, I prefer the quality of vintage so mine both came from antique marts. It says APEX inside the handle, I assume that's the manufacturer. I didn't even catch that APEX marking! I did a quick google on it and found: http://members.acmenet.net/~con12a/saw set website/plier2.htm It's not a tool that sees a lot of use these days, since modern hand-saws are meant to be more or less disposable rather than maintainable until you start getting into "boutique saws". At one time, though, they were a fairly common tool for woodworkers. It's really nice to hold onto tools like these that were in the family. I have quite a few hand tools going back as much a few generations in some cases. if you'd like to get an idea of how they are used: - Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squid61 Report post Posted February 1, 2021 4 hours ago, billybopp said: I didn't even catch that APEX marking! I did a quick google on it and found: http://members.acmenet.net/~con12a/saw set website/plier2.htm It's not a tool that sees a lot of use these days, since modern hand-saws are meant to be more or less disposable rather than maintainable until you start getting into "boutique saws". At one time, though, they were a fairly common tool for woodworkers. It's really nice to hold onto tools like these that were in the family. I have quite a few hand tools going back as much a few generations in some cases. if you'd like to get an idea of how they are used: - Bill I use mine along with a saw vise and a few various sizes of triangle files. I have half a dozen vintage handsaws that I still use and maintain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted February 1, 2021 i could use one of those lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
