What’s on the Bench.

**Bushmiller** · 17th February 2020, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by Cklett

Paul, I actually do not really know. I had this bunch of saws and all in various bad conditions. Most handles broken and screws missing. Some blades had more holes than the handles so I believe they had been rehandled before. I am just trying to revive some of them. I am not an expert. Please don't judge

Anyway I attach some detailed fotos of that saw. No etching on it anymore. Was pretty rusted. In the pictures you can see the original handle which is pretty bad. But also these holes did not match the holes of the plate. So probably not the original one.

I was thinking of using the big handle in the last foto, but maybe I should use the left?
Not sure. Happy for any suggestion.

PS: I am also thinking if I should reuse the medallions anyway. I don't want to mislead anyone later with a saw which pretends to be what it isn't

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Cklett

Ok, so not too much to go on, but your assessment is realistic. If the saw plate is 26" long it is not a Disston No.12 as that had four saw screws including the medallion in a saw that length. The nib (the purely decorative prong on the top of the plate at the toe) was not found on American saws after 1927 when Disston's No.7 was dropped from their range. Most of their other saws had already discarded this feature so the saw could be quite old.

I would have no qualms about using the Warranted Superior medallion. It offers very little in the way of identification unless it has a keystone in the middle, which Disston employed. I use Warranted Superior medallions when making up saws.

The handle on the right comes from a much later era and has little to commend it. The other handle is one of the classics but it may be a little small for a 26" saw and with three screw holes it is probably from a panel saw (24" long or less).It has lost a bit of length from the top horn. It is intended for a three finger "pistol" grip. The other handle could be used by a gorilla with gloves on, which was pretty much the intention.

I hope that helps you (maybe not much

).

Regards
Paul

PS: If you rub away in the etch area with W&D you may uncover an etch or a stamp. Use some lubricant with the W&D.

**bueller** · 17th February 2020, 11:49 PM

Bench is *just* visible in one of these [emoji23]

Been cleaning up and reorganising, the shop got so damned cluttered I couldn't get anything done anymore. Swept a ton of sawdust up, put the mitre saw on wheels and then shuffled everything around.

Spent a bit of time getting my sharpening station setup too, I built the bench years ago and then immediately filled it with junk. This time it stays this way so I can keep my tools sharp. Going to make a little tray to keep my stones in place too, want them out and ready to go all the time.

Bit more cleaning this week then getting the mitre jig out for some picture frames this weekend! Been having trouble with the thicknesser tripping the breaker lately but had an electrician add another 15a outlet so hoping it was just a headroom issue. Time will tell!

**Huon pine fan** · 18th February 2020, 06:56 AM

Originally Posted by justonething

I love the view out of those windows.

Thanks justonething.
I must admit that it is great. My workshop is down the SW coast. I pulled the window out of the house to put in a double glazed unit. I wasn't successful in getting rid of it and the thought came to me to put it in the shed. I must say that it transformed the shed. Heaps of natural light plus the great view. Win/win I reckon.

**Chief Tiff** · 18th February 2020, 03:45 PM

What’s on the bench?

.... a bench!

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I’m making a workbench at the Bundaberg Woodworkers Guild; still a WIP. This is the underside all smoothed and flat, showing the mortices for the legs.

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It will have breadboard ends, this is one end with one half of the tenon cut.

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This morning I cut the same rebate on the other end and flipped it over so I could thickness the slab and smooth the upper surface, then cut the other half of the tenon. All the joinery is done by hand, just because I enjoy pulling the planes out and chisels out. As an added bonus I get to show people my sharpening gear and do the odd demo; as I had my “Box Of Records” with me a couple of guys had a go with my 044 and 043 ploughs while I did some grunt work with the 778 cutting that rebate. Little cuts on my thumb and middle finger are usually par for the course with the 778 but today I somehow managed to avoid adding any new ones!

**Simplicity** · 18th February 2020, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by Chief Tiff

What’s on the bench?

.... a bench!

6BB1F63A-06C1-4966-A940-34CC248BDD24.jpeg

I’m making a workbench at the Bundaberg Woodworkers Guild; still a WIP. This is the underside all smoothed and flat, showing the mortices for the legs.

DC29DA72-A8CE-453F-8459-E7A82758ED90.jpeg

It will have breadboard ends, this is one end with one half of the tenon cut.

109CD2A1-8609-4062-ACA0-4FBD49463D66.jpeg

This morning I cut the same rebate on the other end and flipped it over so I could thickness the slab and smooth the upper surface, then cut the other half of the tenon. All the joinery is done by hand, just because I enjoy pulling the planes out and chisels out. As an added bonus I get to show people my sharpening gear and do the odd demo; as I had my “Box Of Records” with me a couple of guys had a go with my 044 and 043 ploughs while I did some grunt work with the 778 cutting that rebate. Little cuts on my thumb and middle finger are usually par for the course with the 778 but today I somehow managed to avoid adding any new ones!

I think a bench on a bench is pretty impressive stuff.

Cheers Matt

**taz01** · 18th February 2020, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by Simplicity

I think a bench on a bench is pretty impressive stuff.

Cheers Matt

If you build something small on that wip this could become a "what's on the bench on the bench" thread.

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**Chief Tiff** · 18th February 2020, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by taz01

If you build something small on that wip this could become a "what's on the bench on the bench" thread.

Hmmm... just so happens I’m teaching a couple of ladies how to use a router tomorrow morning... and I’ve just remembered where I can find a flat(ish) surface that won’t be in use!

**Sam** · 19th February 2020, 09:56 PM

Paul Seller’s original box. Only crapiata this time around.

**Acco** · 19th February 2020, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by Huon pine fan

Thanks justonething.
I must admit that it is great. My workshop is down the SW coast. I pulled the window out of the house to put in a double glazed unit. I wasn't successful in getting rid of it and the thought came to me to put it in the shed. I must say that it transformed the shed. Heaps of natural light plus the great view. Win/win I reckon.

I hope the boxes in the shelves under the bench don’t have the original products in them, otherwise it may get a bit explosive

**Bushmiller** · 20th February 2020, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by Acco

I hope the boxes in the shelves under the bench don’t have the original products in them, otherwise it may get a bit explosive

DJ

Perhaps he could place some of those 4L blue plastic containers so commonly found in the freezers in supermarkets at the other end of the bench. Then he could have woodworking with ice cream and jelly.

Regards
Paul

**Simplicity** · 21st February 2020, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Bushmiller

DJ

Perhaps he could place some of those 4L blue plastic containers so commonly found in the freezers in supermarkets at the other end of the bench. Then he could have woodworking with ice cream and jelly.

Regards
Paul

This really does bring home the point, that I have felt for many years here.
That many here cannot keep the focus, and having roving eyes,disgraceful.

Cheers Matt.

**Bushmiller** · 21st February 2020, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by Simplicity

This really does bring home the point, that I have felt for many years here.
That many here cannot keep the focus, and having roving eyes,disgraceful.

Cheers Matt.

Who do you mean?

Regards
Paul

PS: Anyway DJ started it

**Simplicity** · 21st February 2020, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by Bushmiller

Who do you mean?

Regards
Paul

PS: Anyway DJ started it

Anyway DJ Started it lol

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**Fumbler** · 22nd February 2020, 06:44 AM

I think I lose....... I cant get anything done in this shemozzle

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**BoneInspector** · 22nd February 2020, 08:57 AM

Nope you don't lose. everyone with a bench is doing far better than I currently am. Just moved into a unit for 12 months and have no room for anything.

I'd love a bench, even one full of junk that needed tidying.

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