The Circular Saw: A Guide Book (Guidebook) for Filers, Sawyers and Woodworkers by Simonds Saw and Steel Co - 1925

Fitchburg, Mass.: Simonds Saw and Steel Co., 1925. Book. Fair. Paperback. Revised. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Revised version of the 1924 first edition. 112 pages. Index. Diagrams. Black and white photos. "The natural successor to the 'Simonds Guide for Filers and Sawyers'... In preparing a new edition it seemed wise to remodel the work and add much new material." - from Introduction. Topics include: History of the Circular Saw; Steel; Making a Circular Saw; The Circular Saw Mill; Solid Tooth Circular Saws; Special Types of Circular Saws; Simonds Inserted Point Saw; Safety First; Specifications of various Simonds saws; Photos and details of various Simonds knives. Above-average wear and soiling. Binding tender but holding. A worthy reading copy of this informative vintage reference..