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181212 | Matthew and Cathy Groves <matthew.groves@u...> | 2008‑07‑11 | Re: Handsaw Nibs and Early Saws |
Perhaps it was not a visual marker, but one felt with a thumb. A straight backed saw would of course be easier to keep a thumb on while feeling for the nib to trigger your forward stroke. Those old timers didn't need to watch the line to saw to it anyway, right? >Have you ever tried to saw and watch the > nib at the same time? Do you find it useful? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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