HAND SHARPENED EC ATKINS No 2 BACKSAW 10" 14 point XCUT WWII Era

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E. C. Atkin Co .No 2 BacksawCherry Handle10 " - 14 points Per Inch10 x 2-3/8 x .025Filed Cross Cut1940 EraAtkins was a saw company run by 3 generations in Indianapolis. I've always found there saws to have unique features and designs at a time when most were similar and Disston like. If your a car guy I'd say they were the Mopar of the industry. I don't get my hands on to many of the back saws and this No 2 is in very good shape with clean etch. Note the chamfer in he cheek on the backside of the handle needed a repair. This 10" 14 point backsaws was sharpened cross cut and tuned as needed to cut seasoned woods with ease. see more detail below. The 10" 14 point is perfect for general use with a bench hook or small tenon work.All saws come with a FREE second sharpening . (shipping not included)ABOUT THE SAWHANDLE: The handle needed one chamfer in the cheek replaced. This was done with seasoned wood and I will stand behind my repairs. In addition you will find some owners marks and it's possible this was used in a public school "PS". Check the pictures and you'll fine minimal nicks and a few chips but nothing structural other then the repair. The original finish is in good condition, I've lightly refinished with shellac and wax. The hardware is brass that was cleaned but not buffed.PLATE: The straight and smooth plate retains a factory shine and etch that is readable. With age you'll find a few stains but noting that effect the cut. I take great care in preparing my plates and each one is hand polished before it's joint, shape, set, and sharpened by hand . Backsaws present their own challenges and often the back need adjustment. With time and use they get knocked on and left they can bow the plates or put strain on the handle cases cheeks to crack or worse. The saw was filed cross cut and I've balanced the rack and fleam for clean cuts with the aid of a bench hook or in hand. All my saws are tested before sold, please excuse any dust on the plate in the pictures. It will be wiped down before mailed.ABOUT ME & MY PROCESSI do my best to offer top quality saws at an affordable price. Most of my saws are sold buy it now. I Do this because I know what I have into the saws and what I need out of them. It's an honest way to do business. I allow offers and do my best to work with all buyer on price. I stand behind my saws 100%. If your not happy email me and I'll do what's necessary to rectify the issue. I also offer sharping and restoration services including new plates for backsaws. Please contact me for quotes. Second Chance Saw Works is not just a reseller on the net. I attend many auctions and club meetings throughout the US and buy mostly hand to hand. I'm a member of The midwest tool collectors association , CRAFT , and, Ohio tool collectors association . You're welcome to check my background, follow my blog, or just email me.The goal in every restoration I do is to bring back the beauty in direct proportion to its overall condition. It's a matter of aesthetics to me; polished saw screws on a handle that's sanded down to remove every imperfection is like lipstick on a pig. My sharpening process is time consuming and done 100% by hand. I start by properly restoring the plate back to a smooth polished finish. This is the dirtiest, time consuming labor and many resellers skip the detailed reconditioning process to cut down on time & labor but its a fact a smoother plates reduced friction resulting in less set of the teeth and fatigue while you cut. Lastly I do my best to check every aspect of the saw before sale. In the event I miss something, misstated, or misspelled in this listing rest assured it wasn't done to fool you rather it's just in error and can be cleared up. Second Chance Saw Works is a one man operation and I offer the highest quality, expertly sharpened ready to use saws and saw related items.I offer restoration and sharpening services. Please contact me or look me up on the web.If you like to read more about my process and all things saws please read my blog positiverake or find me on FacebookNOT SO FINE PRINTPlease carefully review the pictures, I have done my best to describe things as I see them. ALWAYS feel free to email with any questions and I will do my best to answer them. I make every effort to ship next day after payment M-F.I now use the ebay calculator that allows local customers a better rate then a single flat rate coast to coast. I'm happy to combined shipping but please contact me BEFORE payment so I can combineI accept returns up to 14 days . I do not charge extra for shipping but do charge $1.50 to cover the cost of the box. These older saws can damage easily and I find it's better to use a custom box rather then recycle ones.Please take a second to look at this and other saws I offer. I put a good deal of effort into each saw and I want you, the buyer to be happy. E-mail with any issues and I will do my best to resolve them in a peaceful way. Thanks for look and I invite you to read my feedback, It's a gift and you should based on it.Joe Federici: Saw MechanicFind me on the web: secondchancesawworks and positiverak e read more

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