University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
52/210
Description
This large tapering pit saw was probably made in the early 1800s. Pit saws are large saws used for sawing up logs into planks. This pit saw was used at Manor Farm, Nether Wallop.
Physical description
1 pit saw; wood: metal (steel): fair condition
Production date
1800-01-01 - 1824-12-31
Production period
Early-nineteenth century
Object name
Saw, pit
Material
Wood, Metal, steel
Associated subject
PROCESSING : wood processing
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4605.tif - High resolution image