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Pop · 07-31-2007, 06:36 PM

I've been after one of these for a while now and just never seem to be at the right spot at the right time. I believe this was up for auction for about 3-4 hours before I saw it and bought it outright. I'm not sure whether the seller had his post correct or not but his 'buy it now' price and the starting price were THE SAME. Maybe he wanted to put the Buy-it-now at a higher price but made a mistake. Anyway... it's mine now! It's a Millers Falls 'Cricket' Saw. Circa 1887. Originally sold for $2.50!!! The left side of the pedal is broken off but there. I can either braze it back on or go to the local tech school and see if a youngster needs a shop project to either braze it or cast me another one. It even has the grinding wheel, drill bit holder, belt and original pin striping! I'm not excited.... MUCH!!!

Bill Wilson · 07-31-2007, 07:18 PM

That is very cool! What kind of belt is on that saw?

Dragon · 07-31-2007, 07:46 PM

I saw that auction. Could not believe the price also but too expensive to have it shipped here. Great purchase that was.
Diane

guitarman · 07-31-2007, 08:52 PM

Dragon, congrats on 12OO posts'.

Mick Walker · 07-31-2007, 09:28 PM

Pop, wow! exercise and fretwork at the same time.

Dragon · 07-31-2007, 09:48 PM

Thanks Guitarman. Didn't realize I had made it to 1200. It's great
Diane

thecopperfish · 08-01-2007, 02:32 AM

How cool is that! Congrats on a great find!
Chris

lucky788scroller · 08-01-2007, 02:34 AM

Congrats on the lucky find! Definatly a piece of scrollsawing history! dale

Pop · 08-01-2007, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Wilson

That is very cool! What kind of belt is on that saw?

Round leather spliced with a metal staple.

Pop · 08-01-2007, 03:27 AM

Once I get it cleaned up I'll post some pictures of an original "Quick change" blade holder. They were pretty smart back then too. Then..... after about a months worth of using it to saw, my legs should be big enough to run in a marathon....

07-31-2007, 07:18 PM	#2
Bill Wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 590	That is very cool! What kind of belt is on that saw? __________________ "I'm a white male, aged 18 to 49. Everyone listens to me! No matter how dumb my suggestions are."

07-31-2007, 07:46 PM	#3
Dragon scroller and moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chertsey, Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,421	I saw that auction. Could not believe the price also but too expensive to have it shipped here. Great purchase that was. Diane __________________ Dragon Owner of a Dewalt 788 PuffityDragon on AFSP

07-31-2007, 09:28 PM	#5
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 1,335	Pop, wow! exercise and fretwork at the same time. __________________ Mick, - Delta P-20 The future ain't what it used to be.

07-31-2007, 09:48 PM	#6
Dragon scroller and moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chertsey, Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,421	Thanks Guitarman. Didn't realize I had made it to 1200. It's great Diane __________________ Dragon Owner of a Dewalt 788 PuffityDragon on AFSP

08-01-2007, 02:32 AM	#7
thecopperfish Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 1,195	How cool is that! Congrats on a great find! Chris __________________ What! There's no coffee?!!

07-31-2007, 08:52 PM	#4
guitarman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lewisville, N.C. Posts: 869	Dragon, congrats on 12OO posts'.

08-01-2007, 02:34 AM	#8
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	Congrats on the lucky find! Definatly a piece of scrollsawing history! dale

08-01-2007, 03:27 AM	#10
Pop Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Felton, Pa. Posts: 505	Once I get it cleaned up I'll post some pictures of an original "Quick change" blade holder. They were pretty smart back then too. Then..... after about a months worth of using it to saw, my legs should be big enough to run in a marathon.... __________________ PoP Delta 16" 40-530 What happens if you're scared half to death - twice?

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