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12th October 2008, 11:11 AM #1New Member
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Information on pops vintage "THE STAR" Fret saw
Information on pops vintage "THE STAR" Fret saw
Hello all.
I have just inherited this old fret saw and would love to know a little more about it.
The first thing i would like to know is its age. I am guessing that it would have been manufactured before electricity was introduced as it is foot powered.
I would also like to know its country of origin and the possibilities of parts as i am missing the drive belt.
Dimensions are approx 1000mm tall x 700mm deep and weighs approx 20kgs.
Has any of you guys got one like it??, i would love to know any feedback.
Thanks and have a nice day
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12th October 2008, 12:43 PM #2Senior Member
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Here is your belt.
http://www.alwayshobbies.com/Store/Craft-Tools/Fretwork-Tools-$4-Blades/Treadle-Fretsaw-Machine-Parts
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12th October 2008, 02:11 PM #3New Member
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Hey Papa, thanks very much for that!!!!!!!!
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31st October 2008, 06:45 PM #4
Hello,
I just got an 1894 Millers Falls No. 24 tool catalog reprint from the US.
The "Star" brand is featured in the hand hack saw and blade section, and a hand cranked power hack saw machine. Also the "THE STAR * SAW BLADES" fret saw blades in various sizes. The claim is that they are made in USA and exported worldwide. There is also a couple of saws very similar to yours, one called "The Cricket Saw."
Hope this helps,
Regards,
Peter
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31st October 2008, 07:28 PM #5New Member
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Thanks for that Peter.
It was a good old tool and one that a collector would have really appreciated. I ended selling it off on Ebay as i had no room for it here. A shame really.
Anyway, thanks for your reply and have a good evening.
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