American Type Foundry Printer’s Saw – 974-055

The American Type Foundry (ATF) Printer’s Saw is a precision trimming saw used in letterpress and type-foundry environments for cutting metal type, spacing material, and printing blocks to exact size. These saws were essential finishing tools during the era of hand-set typography. Today, they are valued for both functional use in letterpress shops and historical significance tied to early printing production.

Features:

• Precision cutting for metal type and printer’s materials
• Heavy cast-iron industrial construction
• Designed for letterpress and composing room use
• Stable table surface for accurate trimming
• Compact footprint for print shop environments