I think I may have a problem

**wood hacker** · 18th September 2016, 05:32 PM

Hello my name is Wood Hacker and I'm a sawoholic

I have found that I just can't go past a second hand / junk shop without going in and looking to see if they have any old tools, and in particular old saws.

Inevitably any old saws that look interesting then follow me home. This weekends acquisitions are a Dunn and Co No 5 backsaw and a "Warrented Superior" rip saw.

From what I can find with Dr Google the Dunn and Co was produced by the Monhagen Saw Works. No information on dates yet but the no 5's appear in their catalogue as far back as 1871. All the examples I've been able find have a closed handle rather than the open handle on this one. I love the handle on this as it fits in my hand just beautifully.

The warrented spuerior saw doesn't have any manufactures info (unless there is en etch under the crud) but looking at the medallion with the inner ring and stars on either side it looks like a disston medallion from about the early 1900s onward, just without the keystone and Disston name. The handle on this one isn't quite as comfortable, having a slight bulge in the grip that pushes back into my palm. Will need to fix that.

So this now makes 6 saws currently under restoration. I just have to keep repeating to myself, "I can stop anytime I want".................

cheers
WH

**DaveTTC** · 18th September 2016, 05:59 PM

Hi Wood Hacker

If you want to break this illicit habit you had better watch who you rub shoulders with. There are a lot of habitual collectors that walk these dark corridors. One guy apparently stopped counting at 17 lathes but my money is on him having over 20.

When it cones to hand saws you better steer clear of bushmiller and RayG and ....... oh there could be too many to name

For want of helping a fellow woodie I could probably bring myself to help you part with certain items should you want to go cold turkey [emoji57]

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

**Simplicity** · 18th September 2016, 08:39 PM

Wood Hacker,
The last poster has been know to consider swapping small children and cute animals to feed is habit.

**DaveTTC** · 18th September 2016, 10:29 PM

Available for good machinery or a stack of hand tools. One potential world leader.

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

**pmcgee** · 20th September 2016, 05:07 AM

Interesting. Monhagan Saw Works was founded 1860 by Wheeler, Madden & Bakewell - who had made saws in various combinations before that too, I believe. When I've seen the names, the saw has often been a bit on the early and interesting side.

Monhagen Saw Works -Wheeler, Madden & Bakewell, Wheeler, Madden & Clemson - Middletown, N.Y.

Yours is at least 1886ish I guess, judging from the saw bolts - a bit on the 'utilitarian' side, you might say, but I have a lot of respect for the tools that were 'ordinary' quality 100+ish years ago

Cheers,
Paul

... and that #7-style saw is a nice shape. Worth looking for any etch on the blade.

**wood hacker** · 20th September 2016, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by pmcgee

... and that #7-style saw is a nice shape. Worth looking for any etch on the blade.

It maybe wishful thinking but when the light hits the blade at certain angles it does look as if there might be part of an etch under the crud. But then again I've thought that before with other saws and I'm yet to find one.

**goodvibes** · 20th September 2016, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by DaveTTC

Available for good machinery or a stack of hand tools. One potential world leader.

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

Old wood, rusty nails, a couple of hammers and bare footed pre-schoolers.

What could go wrong?

**pmcgee** · 20th September 2016, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by goodvibes

What could go wrong?

They might grow up having fun?

**goodvibes** · 20th September 2016, 07:51 PM

Admittedly, a lot less hazardous than a Happy Meal and a video game each.

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