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The dictionary defines tradition as: “the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice...”. That in a nut shell best describes the 75 year history of the Fanno Saw Works. Being the latest of a three generation family business, I have a philosophy that has been instilled in me. That is to treat the customer like you would want to be treated, offer a product that possesses only quality materials and is made to the highest quality standards and take pride in our reputation for quality pruning and utility saws. My grandfather, A. A. Fanno, was a man of tremendous common sense and possessed the talent of a craftsman. His early years were spent learning his trade of a boat builder and carpenter in the northwest. Later his skills moved him to California to work on the river barges. Around the turn of the century he settled in the Chico area and became the owner operator of a local retail housewares business. His interests later moved to the area of agriculture when he bought an almond orchard. Around the time he purchased the orchard, he developed his first pole saw to remove limbs high in the trees from the ground. From these first pole saws, many designs later emerged. The development of the “Fanno” tooth design takes us back to our companys beginnings. The key feature of the design is the strength of the cutting edge. Also, the heel of the tooth forms an open mouth, referred to as the “gullet”. These features give the saw a faster cut that doesnt bind in green wood and allows it to stay sharp longer in hardwoods. The tooth design was not the only innovation. The blades curved edge enabled the cutting teeth to work at their optimum. The blades curve allows the user to maximize the cutting effectiveness of the downward stroke, or pull, of the tool. Our first tool, the pole saw, was a product of this design.

 

Address: P.O. Box 628, Chico, California 95927-0628
Telephone: 530) 895-1762
Fax: (530) 895-0302
Website: http://www.fannosaw.com/