Thank you. I inherited one of these from my father-in-law. I had found the original ad for the Atkins flooring saw but wasn't sure why the teeth were on top. It's only used as a conversation starter for those that visit my shop these days.
I recently was looking in the workshop in my basement and found what I assume is my great grandpa's handsaw. The house was my great grandparent's, and has been in the family since then. My GGP had built some simple shelves along one wall, and while looking through the ancestoral jars of random nails, screws, and such I noticed the saw tucked between the wall and side of the shelf. I don't do much sawing (definitely not by hand at least, cutting green logs for turning blanks by hand is a bit much without a much larger investment in a proper saw for it), but I'm pretty sure my GGP's saw is for a larger hand than mine. I have a number of other tools from my GGP, some I use like the files and others I need to restore, like putting handles on some hammerheads and removing the rust from a draw knife and re-handling it.
I was at a thrift store and something caught my eye in a bucket of rusty tools... it was old wood, leather, and steel and I knew exactly what THEY were, and priced at 50 cents I just couldn't pass up a pair of vintage ice skates from the late 1800's... will I ever use them ??? Not in Florida anytime soon but if hell ever does in fact freeze over... I'm ready !!!
seems like it could be useful for stopped dadoes; some of the woodworking videos out of China show a tiny backsaw filed very similarly for this same purpose (ie, plunging into a panel) used to very good effect, and as a normal part of putting together cabinetry and similar.
The Japanese equivalent is the "azebiki".. it's much shorter than the saw in this video. It can be used for flooring and large panels, sure, but one modern use is actually to make long cuts like sliding dovetails. With a guide, such cuts are easier because the curve lets you clear out dust and take smaller bites than a long straight edge.
It seems to me that a flooring guy would probably use that more to cut out a damaged board (or damaged section of one) without harming the sub floor. Not to say it isn't suited to do both tasks equally well, but I feel like a flooring specialist would find himself replacing boards far more often than cutting a hole lol
Poor sub grade Saw, needs it teeth floated. Mmmmm poor reference lol. 🐎. Butvas saws go, it has some teeth to sink into the program. Blessings brother Crawford out 🙏🏼🔥⚒️🧙🏼
"Wana buy it....?" "No"
Brilliant 👏 😂
Thank you. I inherited one of these from my father-in-law. I had found the original ad for the Atkins flooring saw but wasn't sure why the teeth were on top. It's only used as a conversation starter for those that visit my shop these days.
So you're saying this is how we make a secret trapdoor.
Done. How do I get out of here?
@tlange5091 uhhhh now you need to build a ladder.... 😂
CDB. Thanks James. Take care & stay safe.
Thanks for all the info, James! 😊
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
I recently was looking in the workshop in my basement and found what I assume is my great grandpa's handsaw. The house was my great grandparent's, and has been in the family since then. My GGP had built some simple shelves along one wall, and while looking through the ancestoral jars of random nails, screws, and such I noticed the saw tucked between the wall and side of the shelf. I don't do much sawing (definitely not by hand at least, cutting green logs for turning blanks by hand is a bit much without a much larger investment in a proper saw for it), but I'm pretty sure my GGP's saw is for a larger hand than mine.
I have a number of other tools from my GGP, some I use like the files and others I need to restore, like putting handles on some hammerheads and removing the rust from a draw knife and re-handling it.
Thanks for sharing that!
Thanks James
I have an Atkins Jr. Mechanic's saw that I really like. It's a small 20" panel saw.
Another great video! Thanks for giving us useful knowledge to stand on!
Thank you, James!!
It's a beauty !
I was at a thrift store and something caught my eye in a bucket of rusty tools... it was old wood, leather, and steel and I knew exactly what THEY were, and priced at 50 cents I just couldn't pass up a pair of vintage ice skates from the late 1800's... will I ever use them ??? Not in Florida anytime soon but if hell ever does in fact freeze over... I'm ready !!!
Thanks - never seen one of those.
seems like it could be useful for stopped dadoes; some of the woodworking videos out of China show a tiny backsaw filed very similarly for this same purpose (ie, plunging into a panel) used to very good effect, and as a normal part of putting together cabinetry and similar.
Cool! But can it cut through the ceiling?
Thanks for the info, I have one and just knew it is a floor saw
So that's the saw Sylvester uses😂
I'm floored!
The Japanese equivalent is the "azebiki".. it's much shorter than the saw in this video. It can be used for flooring and large panels, sure, but one modern use is actually to make long cuts like sliding dovetails. With a guide, such cuts are easier because the curve lets you clear out dust and take smaller bites than a long straight edge.
It seems to me that a flooring guy would probably use that more to cut out a damaged board (or damaged section of one) without harming the sub floor. Not to say it isn't suited to do both tasks equally well, but I feel like a flooring specialist would find himself replacing boards far more often than cutting a hole lol
Interesting. Seems like the kerf on the "floor" was pretty long however ...
ya this one needs about 12" to go through 3/4" some have a smaller radios though.
James, do you have a saw sharpening vise?
yes. I have a couple. I did a video a few years back making one too.
@ I was thinking of the metal framed ones
yes. I have 3 different ones.
I have one of these
Thank you for sharing. Have a great 2025 and stay safe.🙂🙂
Like this? I'm absolutely floored
Snide remark
obviously
This is the perfect saw to cut U out of the Flour.
I'm so floored. You have the right saw and didn't use it. Ok, that was a dull comment.😅
This was mainly used by gas and electric fitters to run new pipes or cables under flooring ,not for cutting out square holes in floors !
Poor sub grade Saw, needs it teeth floated. Mmmmm poor reference lol. 🐎. Butvas saws go, it has some teeth to sink into the program.
Blessings brother
Crawford out 🙏🏼🔥⚒️🧙🏼
CDB
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I was floored by this vido
I was treading this video
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Ive done the same with a normal saw. It was just stupid tedious, but it does work.
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Meh.. Not really.
Cbd
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