Mid 20th C -Keen Kutter-KK 249 Jigsaw by Shapleigh
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This aggregated auction listing is being sold by HiBid in DeKalb, Illinois. The auction has 14 days remaining. BidProwl's Flip Score puts it at 80/100, which scores well above the median for general surplus.
Description from HiBid
C-18884
c. 1940s-1950s; Shapleigh Hardware Co. - St. Louis, MO, U.S.A. Early electric jig saw marketed under Shapleigh's well-known Keen Kutter line, featuring a compact cast-metal housing, integrated base plate, and rear-mounted Bakelite control knob. The green-and-yellow maker's plate identifies this example as Model KK249, rated at 115V AC, 1.8 amps, and 2,650 strokes per minute-specifications typical of mid-century light-duty shop and home workshop tools. Designed to be either handheld or bench-mounted, the saw includes an adjustable shoe and blade guide assembly, reflecting a period when versatility and mechanical simplicity were prioritized over enclosed safety features. Shapleigh Hardware Co., founded in the 19th century, built the Keen Kutter brand into one of the most recognizab...