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Saw-vise.

A species of clamp for holding saws while filing. A has two jaws, one of which is seen at a; they are of metal lined with wood, and are closed or unclosed by turning the handle b. The temporary mandrel of the saw may be placed in either of the holes of the perforated standard, according to the diameter of the saw, so that its periphery or edge shall be in the required proximity to the jaws of the vise.

Tool for upsetting saw-teeth.

Saw-vises.

B is secured by screws to any convenient support, and the upper part of one leg carries a fixed jaw. A movable jaw a, is pivoted in the other leg, the lower end of its shank being in contact with a cam-lever b. Depressing the lever closes this jaw, which is thrown outward by a spring when the lever is depressed.

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