Reply To: Toolman Pax Handsaws
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Nick, I don’t know where you live, but last time I was in the Old Tool Store, Ray Iles had 40-50 saws to pick through. You rarely see old tool dealers advertising saws in their catalogues or on their sites because until Paul came along with his advice no one wanted old saws. There are reputable old tool dealers from Devon to Scotland, and a search on the internet should get you someone fairly close to you.A phone call before you journey is always wise, these people are dealers and often have to travel at short notice. Like you, I would be wary of buying something I couldn’t handle,but dealers stand or fall on their reputation so buying by post isn’t the same as ebay. Some would say dealers are more expensive, true maybe, but if you get what you want, and can get back to working wood, does it matter ? I wouldn’t buy a new Pax,they aren’t the company they were even 10 years ago, better to buy a fine toothed throw away,until you find a good used saw. Oh and there are usually 2 used tool stalls at the North of England show next month if you can get to it.
cheers john