Historical information
Crosscut saws are used to cut down trees and to saw the trunks to length. This is a two man cross cut saw. The two-man crosscut saw has wooden handles that fit into a steel socket at each end. The teeth are designed to enable both users to have equal strength.
Significance
Orbost has historically been based on the timber industry and it remains an important but diminishing economic activity. Timber cutting tools are reminders of this history.
Physical description
A steel bladed cross cut saw with wooden handles that fit into a steel socket at each end. The blade has one straight edge and a toothed curved edge.
