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Vintage Wen Zipp Saw Model 920 Reciprocating Saw 115 Volt USA Tested - $40 (Westminster)
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Made USA
American electric motor with Replaceable brushes.
Motor will last a lifetime.
The Vintage WEN Zipp Saw (primarily Model 920) was a versatile, American-made corded electric jigsaw produced in Chicago, Illinois, by WEN Products during the late 1950s and 1960s. Known for its, “part sawzall, part jig saw” design, it was marketed for precision cutting, featuring a compact, silver-colored metal body.
Key Historical Details
Origin: Founded in 1951 by Nick Anton, WEN Products (Elgin/Chicago, IL) pioneered early electric tools for the home consumer, including the Zipp Saw, soldering guns, and early chain saws.
The "All-Saw" Era: The Zipp Saw (e.g., Model 920) and the similar "All-Saw" (Model 909/910) were popular in the late 1950s to early 1960s, often sold with specialized blades for cutting wood, metal, and plastic.
Design & Function: The Zipp Saw is considered a precursor to modern specialized saws, combining a jigsaw's accuracy with a reciprocating mechanism. It was heavily marketed towards hobbyists and DIYers.
Collectibility: These tools are now sought after by collectors for their, "Made in the USA" branding and distinctive, durable, cast-metal construction, with many units still functional decades later.
The Zipp Saw is a prime example of the post-war boom in affordable, consumer-focused electric hand tools designed to bring professional-grade cutting, "into the American home".