Hand-saw Makers of North America

Erwin L. Schaffer

Reviewed by:

Ken Greenberg

A comprehensive guide to U.S. and Canadian saw makers written by the oldtools list’s own Erv Schaffer. Includes lists of makers sorted by name and by location, including years of operation. History of companies (Disston, Atkins, Simonds, Bishop, Welch & Griffiths) alongside lists of the various models and when they were made. Also contains a section on handsaw advertisements by many companies. Some articles on saw making are included. The best single collection of information on American saws available in book form.