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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Saw Sharpening Vice - made by G H Knapton

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George Holland Knapton

Subcollections

Timber Industry

Overview

Saw Sharpening Vice belonged to George Holland Knapton, then Bovell family of Busselton, to Andrew Perryman of Dunsborough before finally being received by Timothy Harris.

Historical information

Saw Sharpening Vice belonged to George Holland Knapton, then Bovell family of Busselton, to Andrew Perryman of Dunsborough before finally being received by Timothy Harris.

A saw sharpening vice is a specialized clamping tool designed to hold a hand saw securely by its blade, with the teeth exposed, for filing and maintenance. It prevents blade vibration and ensures accuracy during the sharpening process, often acting as a bridge across a workbench or a mounted apparatus.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2025.180

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Contextual information

George Holland KNAPTON was a member of the local Busselton Town Trust and served as Acting Chairman from 31st October 1859.
He was a well-known cabinet maker and carpenter.

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Place made

Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Thursday, 19 February, 2026

Completeness

88

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