VINTAGE COLONOL PAD SAW / KEYHOLE SAW – IDEAL FOR KNIFE MAKING, WOODWORKING CARPENTRY, ETC
 
Vintage pad saw’s (or keyhole saw’s) are used for making intricate, curved, or straight cuts in tight, confined, or blind spaces where larger saws cannot reach. They are characterized by a narrow, tapered blade and a stout handle, making it ideal for cutting small openings, internal cutouts, or tight radiuses 
 
Ideal for –
 
Knife Making: can be a highly effective and a traditional tool for cutting the mortise (hole) for a hidden tang in a handle blank (wood, antler, etc)
 
Detailed Woodworking: Cutting curves, fretwork, or small internal shapes in panels and delicate woodwork.
 
Carpentry & Construction: Cutting holes for electrical boxes, pipes, or wiring in walls, ceiling boards, or cabinetry.
 
Boat Building: Specialized cutting in tight spaces, such as in wooden boat construction.
 
Restoration: Used similarly to a manual jigsaw to create small interior cuts without needing to cut from the edge of the wood.
 
Flooring/Drywall: Piercing and cutting through flooring or plasterboard/drywall for quick access.
These saws are often prized for their comfortable wooden handles
 
"Colonel Sheffield" was a house brand for Woolworths tools, often produced in Sheffield, England, during the mid-20th century, particularly around 1959. 
 
This listing is for a Colonel Sheffield England pad saw / keyhole saw as per pictures
 
Brand: Colonel
 
Handle Length: 162mm
 
Blade Length: 270mm
 
In great vintage condition. Wear consistent with age & use
 
Thank you :- )
 
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