This one came from Pete Taran's personal collection — a Warranted Superior medallion paired with a genuinely unusual "Lakeside Saw & Tool Co." etch, a handle with a really nice shape to it, and a plate that has a near-mirror finish.
At a glance
| Maker | Lakeside Saw & Tool Co. (etch); actual manufacturer not marked |
| Model | No model number on the etch |
| Approximate era | Undated — no reliable dating markers (see note below) |
| Length | 24 inches |
| Plate | 6-1/4" at the heel, 2-3/8" at the toe, tapered |
| Points per inch | 6, rip |
| Medallion | Warranted Superior |
| Etch | Excellent — crisp, unusual design |
| Sharpened by Aaron | Yes — ready to cut |
What I did to it
- Disassembled and inspected. Every part came off the saw and was checked before cleaning.
- Cleaned to preserve character. Handle and hardware were cleaned in a way that keeps the saw's age visible — no over-polishing.
- Plate cleaned. Cleaned properly while preserving the etch.
- Jointed and shaped. Toothline jointed and refiled for rip work.
- Sharpened to 5° rake, 0° fleam. Standard general-use rip geometry.
- Set. Minimum set applied — just enough to let the plate glide in the kerf without binding.
Honest condition
The plate takes a near-mirror finish, with some staining visible in the photos — cosmetic, doesn't affect performance. The handle has a really nice shape to it and only very minor wear. No structural issues.
About this saw
Lakeside Saw & Tool Co. was Montgomery Ward's tool subsidiary, established in Chicago in January 1908 — the same kind of house-brand setup Sears used for Craftsman. The medallion reads "Warranted Superior," a generic mark hardware retailers and mail-order houses put on saws made under contract by an established manufacturer; the actual maker isn't identified anywhere on this saw, and there's no reliable way to pin down a production year.
Who this saw is for
The woodworker who wants a beautiful vintage hand saw with an interesting etch — something a little different from the usual Disston or Atkins on the shelf, with a handle and plate finish that hold their own against any of the major makers.
Questions about this saw? Email me at aaron@benchandchisel.com — I answer them all.
— Aaron, Bench & Chisel