British Saws: A History and Collectors Guide (Simon Barley)

[Blevins]

Has anyone got this book? It looks like the baby brother of 'British Saws and Sawmakers from 1660'.

Since it's going second-hand on Amazon for £6.99, I'm wondering if it would give me basic info on some of the more common handsaw models of the late 19th and 20th Centuries. I like handsaws but as I am no great collector of the rarities I wonder if the little book might get me by?

 

[AndyT]

I have both. Your assessment is correct. It gives a good overview with plenty of pictures but leaves out the long checklist of makers, which is mostly for collectors.

 

[Blevins]

Thanks, I'll it ordered.