Sawyer's Companion; Or, Instructions for Using and Choosing Both Long and Circular Saws

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. A poor mill, with a well fitted saw, not unfrequently produces more net profit, than a good one with a badly fitted saw. The latter requires double power, and is therefore subjected to double wear and tear, besides making an inferior quality of lumber. Sometimes a saw will bear double the feed that it will at other times, and will work with as much ease, as every Sawyer knows.