Thread: Thomas Robinson Saw?

Sorry, but that’s all the pics I have.

The No. 219 painted on the base. Is that a clue as to where it has come from? I’ve seen a pic with the same painted numbering on a machine from, if I remember correctly, a train workshop in Launceston. But That may not be right at all.
Thanks
Pete

Maybe a newer version of this?

You won't find any parts for something of that age it will be a case of, seeing what is required and making or having made

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Hi Pete, pretty sure it's this one from a 1909 Thomas Robinson catalog ..

Melbourne Matty.

Thanks Matty but I can’t see the pics. Could you please re- post them.
Much obliged.
Pete.

Pete

It was visible to me. Does this help?

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Regards
Paul

Hi Paul.
Still can’t see them.
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I can see them now but not in Tapatalk on my phone.
Thanks
P.

Matty, that looks like it, thanks.
Where did you find the catalog?
Pete.

Thanks Paul, l haven't posted in some time and tried to do it from my phone. Much appreciated !
Melbourne Matty.

Originally Posted by Pittwater Pete

Matty, that looks like it, thanks.
Where did you find the catalog?
Pete.

Hi Pete, l have been collecting Wood working machinery catalogs for many years now, and have thomas Robinson catalogs spanning from 1885 thought to 1960..

Matty, do you know for how many years they may have sold this saw.
Just trying to date it.

Haven’t even got it yet but I find it interesting.
Pete.

All good Pete, l find the history fascinating as well .
Your saw is interesting, it does not appear in the late 1800s catalogs, but does appear in the 1909, but not in any of the 1920s catalog, a different model appears ..
Melbourne Matty.

Thanks Matty.
I’ll let you know if I get it.
Then I can post a few more pics.
Regards
Pete.