Thread: Disston backsaw identification

You nailed it, 1896-1918, #5, and she looks nice. You don't see many 5s over here (USA) but it's not rare or valuable other than being a nice saw worth fixing and using.

Very nice pick up Trav. We dont see too many of that vintage Disston backsaws in Australia. Well worth doing up.

Stewie;

Thanks guys, exactly what I was after. I want to put it into use, not shelve it as a display piece.

I got a few more saws (panel saws mainly) at the same time, so I should ID them too.

Thanks

Trav

Yes it is a No.5. I restored one a few months back which you can read about on my Saw Talk blog on Lumberjocks. Here's the link to the part where I restored it: Saw Talk #2: Disston No.5 Identification & Restoration - by Brit @ LumberJocks.com ~ woodworking community and here's the link to the part where I sharpened it: Saw Talk #14: Disston No.5 - Sharpened and tested - by Brit @ LumberJocks.com ~ woodworking community Note: I have sinced changed the tooth geometry on this saw to crosscut. When they left the Disston factory, they were sharpened with 14 degrees of rake and 24 degrees of fleam. No slope. Here's the one I did.

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Regarding sharpening. I'm not sure where you would send it out to in Oz, but if you want to learn how to sharpen it yourself, I recorded a video on saw sharpening which you can find on YouTube here: Sharpening Western Saws - YouTube

Good luck!

Andy

Nice one Andy. I really enjoyed reading how you tackled the restoration on the handle. It really did come a treat. Great work. I am quite sure this will be of great source of benefit to Trav with his backsaw restoration.

Stewie;

Andy

Thanks, that looks fantastic. Exactly how I'd like it to look.

I'll be sure to read your blog on the restoration.

Trav

Andy

Had to come back and give you big props for your blog on handsaw restoration. Wow. Great, great work. I'll try to follows the exact same process.

Thanks again.

Trav

Thanks guys! Whilst I didn't want to divert traffic away from this excellent forum, I like it better than repeating it all again here.

Trav,

Nice saw mate. Why not bring it up to Sydney one weekend when The Traditional Tools Group run one of their saw sharpening workshops and sharpen it yourself? The Traditional Tools Group (Inc.) I think the next one is at the end of March. A great day with a fine bunch of blokes, and when you've done filing you'll have a nice sharp saw to take home.

Check your calendar and drop them a line. We'll see you there.

Cheers,
Virg.

Thanks Virg

Good idea. I have been thinking of a sydney trip. Now to convince the wife I need to spend a day sharpening my saw!

Trav

You'll be right mate. Drop her off at DFO at Homebush on the way and she'll be set for the day. Make sure she spends more than you and any guilt pangs will be felt by her only.

See you in March,
Virg.