Electric Saw [Skilsaw]
Production date
Circa 1925
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Object detail
Accession number
1982.358.1
Description
Electric Skilsaw Model No.77. Volts: 250 DC or AC, up to 60 Cycles, 5 Amp. Patent to 6-2-25. Saw is made of metal and has a hand grip at rear. Saw has a circular motor to the left of the handle and a flat base platform. There is a rectangular gap in the platform where the blade is, allowing it to go through and cut, while steadying the saw. There are circular holes around the far edge of the motor, acting as ventilation.
Marks
Skilsaw / Reg. U.S. Pat. Off Label
Patents / 6-30-14, 6-1-20, 5-10-21, 10-21-24, 6-2-25 / No. 1,708,345 - others pending / Model 77 Ser. No. 148794 / Skilsaw / Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. / Volts 250 D.C. or A.C. up to 60 cycles Amp. 5 / Single Phase / Skilsaw, Inc. … U.S.A. at Chicago, ILL. Maker's Plate
99 20 220 Engraved
Patents / 6-30-14, 6-1-20, 5-10-21, 10-21-24, 6-2-25 / No. 1,708,345 - others pending / Model 77 Ser. No. 148794 / Skilsaw / Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. / Volts 250 D.C. or A.C. up to 60 cycles Amp. 5 / Single Phase / Skilsaw, Inc. … U.S.A. at Chicago, ILL. Maker's Plate
99 20 220 Engraved
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Circa 1925. Electric Saw [Skilsaw], 1982.358.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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