A T H Robinson 1887 Double Blade Reciprocating Planking Saw

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This T H Robinson Double Blade Reciprocating Planking Saw was made in 1887 in Rochdale, England, It was originally used on the Greythwaites Estate in Cumbria and was driven by a water wheel in a sawmill. This machine was originally used to make coffin lids. It has now been restored.

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Size: 3872px × 2592px
Location: Kings Stag, Dorset, England
Photo credit: © Rachael Rowe / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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