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23rd January 2017, 12:23 PM #1
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Disston saw identification - again
Bought this on the weekend, mainly for the handle. Thumbhole.
Researching the Disstonian site, I think I have a
D-8 1917 - 1942.
That is by the handle design and medallion.
But the number on the foot is a 4 ???
That is the only mark I can find at the moment.
Am I correct?
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Lyle.
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23rd January 2017, 05:39 PM #2
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Is that not the TPI mark?
Originally Posted by Lyle
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23rd January 2017, 06:39 PM #3
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You are right. I just measured the tpi and you were spot on.
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23rd January 2017, 06:44 PM #4
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Colin is right.
The "4" refers to the teeth. In your case it is a 4ppi rip saw. Thumbhole versions of the D8 tend to be rip saws but not exclusively. When you clean the plate, if there is an etch, look to see if the model number is "D-8" (post 1928) or "D8" with the number inside a large "D" (pre-1928).
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23rd January 2017, 07:52 PM #5
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Call me sentimental, but IMO that handle belongs on that saw. Originally Posted by Lyle
Nearly complete plate and a 4TPI brute at that. It's relatively uncommon in that condition and with a largely undamaged handle.
So long as there are no issues with the plate we can't see; it really should be preserved as is. THere are plenty of folk out there who would love to take it off your hands. Not me though. I have a 3&1/2
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26th January 2017, 09:13 AM #6
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Agree with gv - unless the saw plate is wrecked beyond repair it would be a shame to dismantle the 'brute'. The fact the tpi stamp is still there indicates this one hasn't had all that many sharpenings & should have a lot of life left in it. Originally Posted by goodvibes
However, not everyone has a use for a 28" 4tpi ripsaw. If you do regularly rip 50mm or thicker stock by hand it could be a great asset, but it would be a bit OTT for 19mm boards, imo. If you were after something a bit easier to use on thinner stock, I reckon you've got a pretty good trade item....
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26th January 2017, 12:02 PM #7
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I have a Spear&Jackson version of that and it really eats wood. You will be surprised how well it rips. I use mine at times when the people next door would rather not listen to the table saw. I also cut 19mm stock with it. True the edge does deed cleaned up with a plane.
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