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It's a bit hard to tell from your photo, but could this be the same saw?

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If it is then according to the advert the cost is $20.

Cheers,

Camo

Hi Camo
I think that's the one wow $20 Au
Thanks for looking that up

Camo do you have a date on the advertisement ?

Originally Posted by Simplicity

Camo do you have a date on the advertisement ?

1920's I believe.

This is what the one in the advert looks like in the flesh I think.

NEW ROGERS FRETSAW « Pennyfarthing Tools Ltd

so that may give you a better idea on if it is the same or not.

Cheers,

Camo

Some more information on dating, (assuming this is the same machine that is).

Millers Falls Company History: Miter Boxes, Drills, Scroll Saws

cheers,

Camo

Interesting reading thanks Camo
Any idea on it value ? Today

Originally Posted by Simplicity

Interesting reading thanks Camo
Any idea on it value ? Today

To be honest, I don't think you are going to be able to find someone who will be able to accurately answer your question, with the current detail and sorry for the earlier $20 joke response.

But to help you a little, checking out past ebay sales may give you some idea, however with items like this, it is really a case of being worth what someone will pay, and potentially be majorly effected by factors like condition, rarity, how original, who are your competitors, etc, etc. But these are some examples:

"New Rogers" Millers Falls Fret Saw Nice Antique Cast Iron Machine | eBay

Note cast arms

Antq Cast 1RON New Rogers Fret Saw Scroll Saw Complete Original Parts | eBay

Note did not sell

"New Rogers" Millers Falls Fret Saw Nice Antique Cast Iron Machine | eBay

Note took a lower offer

Then add to that the fact that none of these sales are in Australia, there is obviously some variations in models (which means some may be rarer than others).

You need to remember yours needs replacement arms and belt (as you said no big issue, especially if your purpose is to use), but worth using as negotiation tools.

Cheers,

Camo

Thanks Camo
No harm done with the joke lol
It went straight over me
I think your right with price
Like u said one mans junk another's gold
It's a market out there
Think I will go back this week and have a closer look )

Hi Simplicity,
Of course if you change the Arms, then you lose the Authenticity of the Machine.
If you do change them, then keep the old ones.
There is a Chap in HTPAA, who has a couple of them, & knows quite about them. Use Google.

Hi isatree
Yes I do agree with the wooden arms.
But the ones on the saw at present are stuffed beyond us.e
If I to go and buy the saw I would keep the originals if possible and make a new set to get it up and running.