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14th August 2019, 02:58 PM
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Well, I've finished. It turned out OK,...
Well, I've finished. It turned out OK, considering how it looked to begin with. The timber mate didn't really mix very well with my oil based stain, like it said it would. It did accept stain after...
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26th July 2019, 05:11 AM
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I took a few photos of the handle. It's been...
I took a few photos of the handle. It's been solidly glued and clamped (for about 10 days -- I was on vacation) on the grip, bottom (I mistakenly said in the original post it was lamb's tongue --...
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26th July 2019, 02:48 AM
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Thanks for the ideas to everyone. As this saw...
Thanks for the ideas to everyone. As this saw will not be a user, I think I'll try some timber mate with coloring added. A couple of questions about that:
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13th July 2019, 01:58 AM
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Best way to fill holes and chips on saw handle
Hello,
I'm going to refinish an old lamb's tongue Brown saw handle and need to fill a couple of holes and some chips that I hope to stain later. I've been doing some research and it appears some... -
10th July 2019, 12:21 PM
Thread: Older Brown No. 3 Handsaw
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John, I was able to find this thread from 2001...
John,
I was able to find this thread from 2001 on Old Tools Archive:
OldTools Archive
The link to photos is no longer working, though, so no pics.
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10th July 2019, 03:17 AM
Thread: Older Brown No. 3 Handsaw
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Older Brown No. 3 Handsaw
Yet another project I picked up a while ago. It's a Brown No. 3 with nib, 28", looks like 5 1/2 ppi.
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10th July 2019, 02:48 AM
Thread: Unknown Older Disston
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Paul, Thanks for the links. Yes, you are...
Paul,
Thanks for the links. Yes, you are correct, I do have a virtual twin to this saw:
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I also printed out the pdf of the handle from tgiag -- very helpful site!
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9th July 2019, 10:47 AM
Thread: Unknown Older Disston
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I've refinished handles before, but have never...
I've refinished handles before, but have never attempted a rebuild. Any tutorials you could recommend?
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9th July 2019, 10:44 AM
Thread: Unknown Older Disston
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Paul, Thanks for the assistance. Regards,...
Paul,
Thanks for the assistance.
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9th July 2019, 02:06 AM
Thread: Unknown Older Disston
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9th July 2019, 01:48 AM
Thread: Unknown Older Disston
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Paul, Thanks so much for the post! Please...
Paul,
Thanks so much for the post! Please disregard the request for photos -- got a little crazy with the clicking :U
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8th July 2019, 12:20 PM
Thread: Unknown Older Disston
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Paul, Yes, the medallion does have the 6 point...
Paul,
Yes, the medallion does have the 6 point star, but definitely no patent date (no split nuts either).
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8th July 2019, 11:08 AM
Thread: Unknown Older Disston
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Unknown Older Disston
Hello,
I picked this up a while ago and just got a chance to take a look at it. I'm pretty sure it's a Disston, but the etch is gone, so not sure of the number. It used to have a nib and lamb's... -
31st August 2018, 11:42 PM
Thread: A few more Buck and a Half Saws
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Paul, Thanks again for the information. Sorry...
Paul,
Thanks again for the information. Sorry for taking a while to get back to you. We had some tornadoes come through near where I live and I lost a couple of trees. I believe it was just... -
29th August 2018, 02:25 AM
Thread: A few more Buck and a Half Saws
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A few more Buck and a Half Saws
Here are a few more I picked up with the dome nut No. 12:
All 3:
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- Disston No. D8 Skewback (8 inside of D)
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28th August 2018, 01:34 PM
Thread: Interesting Disston No 12 - Domed Nuts
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One thing I did notice is that the scroll work is...
One thing I did notice is that the scroll work is different on my handle than in the photo on the Disstonian site -- a different pattern. Did early scroll work vary by engraver?
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28th August 2018, 01:27 PM
Thread: Interesting Disston No 12 - Domed Nuts
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Paul, I noticed that as well when I was...
Paul,
I noticed that as well when I was comparing the two handles. I wasn't aware that it was not found in newer models, though.
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28th August 2018, 10:43 AM
Thread: Interesting Disston No 12 - Domed Nuts
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Ian, I believe they are original -- the photos...
Ian,
I believe they are original -- the photos of this type of saw on Disstonian shows washers.
Online Reference of Disston Saws -- No. 12 and D-12 Models
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28th August 2018, 07:24 AM
Thread: Interesting Disston No 12 - Domed Nuts
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Graham, To be honest, I bought this in a group...
Graham,
To be honest, I bought this in a group with a few other saws for $1.50 each and had no idea it was a Disston until I got it home and uncovered the etch. I liked the handle, and the sawnuts... -
26th August 2018, 04:43 PM
Thread: Interesting Disston No 12 - Domed Nuts
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Interesting Disston No 12 - Domed Nuts
I picked up this Disston No. 12 with domed sawnuts (1 missing nut). Disstonian dates this to the 1860s and 70s. The heel has been cut on a slant and part of the toe is broken off.
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6th June 2018, 01:04 AM
Thread: EC Simmons Keen Kutter with nib
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Paul, thanks for the info. Initially when I...
Paul, thanks for the info. Initially when I looked at this saw, the etch was covered in rust, and my first thought was the medallion was a replacement, especially after I saw the top sawnut had been...
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4th June 2018, 06:41 AM
Thread: EC Simmons Keen Kutter with nib
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EC Simmons Keen Kutter with nib
I picked up this EC Simmons Keen Kutter:
- 19 3/4" blade
- nib
- recessed medallion with narrow threaded shaft
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9th July 2017, 11:32 AM
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Warranted Superior Medallion - Dieu et mon Droit
Found this medallion on one of the many saws I need to go through. Does this mean it's from England? I believe it translates to "God and my right".
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7th July 2017, 04:53 AM
Thread: Help with Disston Number ID
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Help with Disston Number ID
I picked this older Disston up recently and the etch is long gone. I cleaned it up and am curious what number it might be. It's 26", 8 ppi (marked), Philada medallion, nib, I believe a Beech handle...
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1st May 2017, 03:22 PM
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Here are the closeups.
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1st May 2017, 02:41 PM
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I'm not quite sure what you meant, but here are a...
I'm not quite sure what you meant, but here are a few more photos.
Thanks.
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1st May 2017, 02:19 PM
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Here are the photos. I also did some measurements...
Here are the photos. I also did some measurements on the thickness of the blade:
Top of toe: 0.030 in.
Bottom of toe: 0.034 in.
Top of Heel: 0.036 in.
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1st May 2017, 09:46 AM
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Thanks Rob. In your opinion, do you think the...
Thanks Rob. In your opinion, do you think the handle could be original?
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1st May 2017, 08:24 AM
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Disston 26" Stamped No 8, No taper, split nuts
My wife picked this up for me over the weekend, along with 33 other saws, all for $1 each -- can't say no to that price. This one's the only one that looks interesting, though. It's a stamped HENRY...
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24th September 2016, 03:12 PM
Thread: My First Ebay Purchase - Henry Disston
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It does not appear to be taper ground -- 0.032 in...
It does not appear to be taper ground -- 0.032 in at the toothline and 0.032 in at the top.
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24th September 2016, 12:17 PM
Thread: My First Ebay Purchase - Henry Disston
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My First Ebay Purchase - Henry Disston
Well, I finally broke down and bought a saw off ebay. I've sold many, but never bought one. This one called my name. It's a 20" stamped Henry Disston with a "H. DISSTON PHILA" medallion. I don't see...
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22nd September 2016, 08:20 AM
Thread: 27" backsaw ID Help
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You are correct. It's hard to read in the...
You are correct. It's hard to read in the pictures, but the Craftsman label has a model number of 3650. When I get the time, maybe I'll clean it up and re-paint it...maybe.
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21st September 2016, 11:04 AM
Thread: 27" backsaw ID Help
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Did I find one? I had this Craftsman miter box...
Did I find one? I had this Craftsman miter box laying in my garage for a few years after picking it up on the cheap at a garage sale. The saw seems to fit and slide fine. Does the saw seem to be the...
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21st September 2016, 07:31 AM
Thread: 27" backsaw ID Help
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I decided to strip the dark red paint off the...
I decided to strip the dark red paint off the handle and give it a few coats of amber shellac -- turned out OK. Then I cleaned up the blade a bit more, polished the sawnuts, and put it out on ebay. I...
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20th September 2016, 03:24 PM
Thread: A Plain old boring Keyhole Saw...
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That is quite a coincidence. I wasn't even sure...
That is quite a coincidence. I wasn't even sure it was Adams & Co. because of a patch of deep pitting. And then the split nut matches exactly too? And I live in Wisconsin. Cue the Twilight Zone theme...
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19th September 2016, 03:14 PM
Thread: A Plain old boring Keyhole Saw...
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So do you feel it may be a Richardson Brothers...
So do you feel it may be a Richardson Brothers saw?
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19th September 2016, 01:56 PM
Thread: A Plain old boring Keyhole Saw...
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Most likely, the blade just snapped off at some...
Most likely, the blade just snapped off at some point. I'm sure that blade's not original anyway. The stamp on the blade reads two or three letters and then ***AMS & Co" and then "CAST STEEL". Maybe...
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19th September 2016, 01:46 PM
Thread: A Plain old boring Keyhole Saw...
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Sure enough -- Dec 31, 1867. I attached a photo....
Sure enough -- Dec 31, 1867. I attached a photo. That split nut looked brand new under there.
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19th September 2016, 11:35 AM
Thread: A Plain old boring Keyhole Saw...
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A Plain old boring Keyhole Saw...
...is probably what this is, but no medallion and two split nuts. Any thoughts as to age, maker? I have a Disston with 1880s medallion of a very similar shape (see the last photo for comparison).
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19th September 2016, 07:45 AM
Thread: 27" backsaw ID Help
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27" backsaw ID Help
I picked up this 27" backsaw yesterday, but no medallion, no etch, and no stamp on the spine. Four brass sawnuts, dark red handle.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
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16th September 2016, 03:13 AM
Thread: Double Medallion handle and plate
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Rob, I don't try flexing it back by hand. I...
Rob,
I don't try flexing it back by hand. I use a saw hammer and anvil. If your procedure is different than this, I would be interested in hearing it.
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15th September 2016, 03:50 AM
Thread: Double Medallion handle and plate
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Yes, the crack is only on that side, but I may...
Yes, the crack is only on that side, but I may have done that. I know that I did break off a piece of a handle while trying to remove an old nail repair (a few words were said at that point -- lucky...
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14th September 2016, 03:21 AM
Thread: Double Medallion handle and plate
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That sounds right, based upon the facts that the...
That sounds right, based upon the facts that the inside of the bottom medallion opening is kind of rough -- not smooth like the other opening. Also, the saw plate hole that matches up with that...
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13th September 2016, 03:23 PM
Thread: Double Medallion handle and plate
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I gave it a try until I was afraid I'd lose what...
I gave it a try until I was afraid I'd lose what I had -- not much better, but I'm sure I see the Disston etch. No doubt it's a Disston, but the number is gone.
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13th September 2016, 12:13 PM
Thread: Double Medallion handle and plate
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I took a much closer look for an etch and I'm...
I took a much closer look for an etch and I'm almost positive I see the bottom of a keystone, "Philadelphia", and the "SST" from Disston. Take a look when you get a chance and let me know what you...
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13th September 2016, 03:23 AM
Thread: Double Medallion handle and plate
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Do you think both medallions would be identical?...
Do you think both medallions would be identical? I just wonder why the company would use two medallions, especially two exactly the same -- this would certainly cost more to make.
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12th September 2016, 10:34 PM
Thread: Double Medallion handle and plate
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I definitely am inclined to restore it. Now I...
I definitely am inclined to restore it. Now I just need to figure out which medallions came on it. Any idea where to look?
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12th September 2016, 03:25 PM
Thread: Double Medallion handle and plate
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Here are couple pics of the sawnut. It's diameter...
Here are couple pics of the sawnut. It's diameter is smaller than later sawnuts, I believe. The number under the handle got me interested in that discussion again, so I checked out the Disstonian...
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12th September 2016, 02:37 PM
Thread: Double Medallion handle and plate
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Rob, Here are a few more photos: 393587...
Rob,
Here are a few more photos:
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12th September 2016, 02:09 PM
Thread: Double Medallion handle and plate
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Double Medallion handle and plate
I posted this to the ANTIQUE AND COLLECTABLE TOOLS forum category and received no responses. I was thinking maybe I should have posted it to this one. Here's the post:
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