Large Hand Pliers, press, joiner???

[Flatintoone]

First post that's not a "Howdy There." Have no idea where else to begin with this. Found it at an estate sale and couldn't resist, even though I don't know what it is. Only identifying marks appear to be the "APEX" on it.





Thanks in advance,

[Mac53]

Saw set? I had to have one IDed for me here before..... I'm thinking the screw out to the side would adjust what angle the teeth would be bent to?

[Papaw]

Appears to be a Morrill sawset of a later design. The trademark Apex was first used starting around 1910 - 1912. Read more here- http://members.acmenet.net/~con12a/

Look here- http://members.acmenet.net/~con12a/saw%20set%20website/plier2.htm
Used to set the teeth of a saw blade so they will have the correct kerf.

[Flatintoone]

Wow! Thanks for the rapid response! Very interesting.