Robert Hutchins wrote:

> Has anyone posited the possibility that the nib had something to do with 
> measurement?

   Oh, I like that.  You could mark measurements on the spine of the 
blade with chalk, and the saw would work as a temporary story stick with 
drawer heights and whatnot.  The saw would effectively be used as a hook 
rule.  Nice.  Interesting idea.

M.Mike
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