Tool Detail
Vintage Saw Set Pliers Antique Hand Saw Tooth Setter Adjustable Woodworking Tool
Vintage adjustable saw set pliers, likely dating to the early 20th century. Cleaned, serviced, lubricated and ready for display or traditional hand-saw maintenance. Maker is unidentified; matching “O” marks appear inside both handles. The adjustable anvil has an old chip/break along one side of its guide channel, but the mechanism remains functional.
Detailed Description
Tool Details
Traditional plier-style saw set used to bend alternating hand-saw teeth to establish the proper set and kerf. This example has an adjustable anvil, depth adjustment and spring-loaded return mechanism.
No manufacturer name was found during restoration. Matching “O” marks are visible inside both handles, but I have not been able to confidently attribute those marks to a particular maker.
The tool measures approximately 7 inches long.
For Etsy dating I have selected the 1910s. The exact date and manufacturer are unknown; based on its construction and design, I believe it is an early-20th-century tool, approximately 1900s–1920s.
Condition
Good restored vintage condition with substantial original character. The steel retains age-related staining, dark patina, scattered pitting, scratches and normal working wear.
There is an old break/chip on one side of the channel that guides the adjustable anvil assembly. This is clearly shown in the close-up photographs. The remaining portion retains the adjustment hardware and the mechanism remains functional. No attempt was made to conceal or reconstruct this damage.
The return mechanism operates properly after cleaning and lubrication.
Please examine all photographs carefully; they form an important part of the condition description.
Restoration
This saw set was disassembled as appropriate, cleaned of accumulated oxidation and grime, mechanically inspected, lubricated and reassembled. The goal was to preserve its aged working appearance rather than grind or polish away its history.
No maker’s mark was uncovered beyond the matching “O” marks inside the handles.
Ideal Use
A good addition for:
- Traditional hand-saw maintenance
- Vintage woodworking tool collections
- Carpenter or saw-filer collections
- Workshop display
- Antique tool decor
- Gift for a traditional woodworker
Vintage tools should always be inspected and adjusted by the user before putting them into service.
Care Guide Included
A printed vintage-tool care guide is included with the saw set, covering basic cleaning, lubrication, rust prevention and storage.
Listing Highlights
- Vintage adjustable saw set pliers
- Traditional hand-saw tooth setting tool
- Likely early 20th century
- Etsy decade: 1910s
- Approximately 7” overall length
- Adjustable anvil and depth mechanism
- Spring return operates properly
- Cleaned, serviced and lubricated
- Attractive preserved steel patina
- Matching “O” marks inside handles
- Maker currently unidentified
- Old damage to one side of adjustable-anvil channel fully disclosed
- Printed tool care guide included