[Mbrockman5]

I saw an add on craigslist, and saw the block planes and this saw. I can't tell what brand saw it is, or what type. Can anyone help?

 

[cabinetman]

The saw looks like a backsaw from a miter box setup from Montgomery Ward.

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[Dustincoc]

Looks to be a 12"-14" backsaw. From what I can make out of the etch, it seems to say Powr-Kraft which was a Montgomery-Wards store brand, much like Sears has Craftsman.

 

[Mbrockman5]

Ok. Thanks. Would it be worth the 20 minute drive for the saw and misc. block planes? I don't necessarily "need" them, but a tool is a tool. Haha

 

[Dave Paine]

Ok. Thanks. Would it be worth the 20 minute drive for the saw and misc. block planes? I don't necessarily "need" them, but a tool is a tool. Haha

Only if it works.

A sharp back saw is handy to have around. The saw may be sharp or may be dull. Looks like a lot of teeth if it needs to be sharpened.

The block planes are easier to sharpen if the blades are dull. I think too many of similar size for my liking. You could always sell the ones you do not need.

 

[Mbrockman5]

I ended up not going. I figured i already have 2 (cheap) block planes, and I'd rather save my money to buy a new quality back saw.
(Plus my wife said: "sure honey, you can but those, or....use that money to put towards your Veritas DT Saw. But you do what you think is right. ;-) ".....)

 

[Dave Paine]

(Plus my wife said: "sure honey, you can but those, or....use that money to put towards your Veritas DT Saw. But you do what you think is right. ;-) ".....)

I have the Veritas Cross-Cut saw, different saw tooth pattern. I love this saw. Well made, fits in the hand like a glove. Good to save up to buy the Dovetail version - or the Cross-Cut. :thumbsup:

 

[Mbrockman5]

I was actually thinking about saving up to buy the pair. That way i can have the best of both worlds.... I just received my Lee Valley catalogs, so I've been drooling over my wish list.