People will hang just about anything on their walls, from moose heads to beer signs. However, a select few have found beauty in antique saws and tools. These can make a beautiful addition to any den or workshop décor.
There are a few kinds of antique saws that accentuate a room with very little effort on the part of the owner. This is because they need little to no restoration work whatsoever. The inherent beauty in these tools is in the fact that they are old and a little rust or a few cracks in the handle gives them character. It is a well-known fact that an incorrect attempt to restore an antique to its original condition actually reduces its value rather than increasing it.
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Either the two-man saw or wooden handled bow saw looks great on the wall of any cabin or den. They remind people of a different time when electricity and power tools were simply a dream and men built their own homes. The rustic look in any recreation room or den may be accented by adding one or more antique saws and other old hand tools.
Antique tools are a great conversation piece, particularly if they were handed down from one generation to the next. Tools like these have many stories attached to them that can help the rest of the family learn about their ancestors. A two-man saw that was used to clear the land the family home stands on, or a fine blade-trimming saw that came over from Europe with relatives that were carpenters, can be a lasting family heirloom.
Antique saws are one of the more unique wall decorations found in homes today. These can convey many feelings, particularly if they represent some family history. Look around in the tool shed or barn and you may be pleasantly surprised at what is found...