Thread: Saw set types

Originally Posted by IanW

Ugly? Hmm, I'd not thought of it as ugly, just very plain & very much in the "industrial design" style of last century where form was determined by function and therefore had its own beauty (so 'twas said). At the time it sort of made sense, we'd had the Scandinavian & Japanese influence, stressing minimalism plus a developing awareness that the earth's resources are limited, so paring things back seemed sensible. But times & tastes change constantly, so what may have seemed beautiful in the past is now perceived as ugly, the same way as some see Baroque furniture as ugly for its excessive ornateness.

I actually don't mind the simplicity of your little set, and am particularly intrigued by the way they've changed the action, which is why I asked about what it's like to use. Intuitively, it seems to me that it should be easier to squeeze than the older style 77, but maybe not - the only way to find out would be to try setting a saw or two with it. It looks like it has been used a bit, so presumably it does the job...

Ian

No comment in regards to my forum name being used in relation to the description of a very bland tool.

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Cheers Matt.