Hand saw – Object of the month for October 2023
Hand Saw
In October we exhibited an object associated with the activity of the abegão, the craftsman who built agricultural implements.
This is a hand saw used to saw logs lengthwise.
This hand saw consists of a steel blade with triangular teeth inclined in one direction mounted in the middle of a rectangular frame, with the projecting end pieces serving as handles.
Material: Wood and Steel
Width: 71 cm
Length: 126 cm
20th century
Former Owner: João Pimenta Vidigal
Installment: 416/418
ML|236