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21st April 2024, 01:57 PM #1SENIOR MEMBER
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Anyone tried to use this Disston Triumph saw set
Had this saw set kicking around a drawer for a while but never used it. Pulled it out today to have a closer. I looks like it's a nice one with a fair bit of adjustability but also looks like it might be for much larger saws than your average cabinet saw and thus a waste of time seeing if it's worth keeping.
It's about 120 years old and looks in really good condition.
Anyone used this one before on your average rip/crosscut saw?
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21st April 2024, 11:47 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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No experience, but it looks like it might be the thing for my frame saw blades. The ad copy makes it Saud like it'll work on everything but its features make it look like it's for bigger saws.
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22nd April 2024, 01:08 PM #3
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There were several sizes of the Triumph saw set so much depends on which size you have. This is from a 1918 Disston catalogue.
Triump saw set..jpg
Disston made the Monarch and the Triumph with the latter being the upmarket version. The Triumph was unusual insofar as both handles moved.
I do have one of the smaller models and I can measure the length for reference if you wish. As you can see above, two models were intended for handsaws and two for circular and crosscut logging saws. I am not sure of the time frame of this set. As time went on the saw set specialists, such as Stanley, seemed to take over. Some manufacturers used Stanley re-badged under their own name presumably with permission under license.
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22nd April 2024, 01:32 PM #4
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This is from a 1912 publication and makes reference to only three sizes:
Disston Triumph Saw Set 1912.jpg
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23rd April 2024, 10:23 AM #5
Unfortunately, there are no markings on the Triumph saw set to indicate which size it is:
P1090621.jpg
As you can see, this one is about 190mm long. Inside both the handles there is stamped "Disston. USA. Triumph." In practical terms the plunger that strikes the teeth is probably the best guide as to which set you may have. I have never used this set as my preference is the Stanley No.42X or the various Eclipse sets, but I would suggest, because of the width of the plunger and even allowing for the taper, this is the larger of the small versions and would be suitable for teeth between 4ppi and 10ppi or 12ppi at a push.
P1090622.jpg
I would expect the larger saw sets to be significantly more robust as the effort in setting thicker gauge saws is noticeably more.
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24th April 2024, 06:11 PM #6SENIOR MEMBER
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I found a pic on the internet from so guy that has all three sizes. Looks like I have the smallest on. So should be for backsaws and crosscut/rip saws.
So has anyone actually used it, and do you like it?
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25th April 2024, 12:43 AM #7SENIOR MEMBER
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Never thought of comparing the plungers LOL. So just did and the plunger is a bit wider than my 42x. I've got one saw left that I've not tried to wreck yet, so I'll have a go on it when I have some time to get the cat all worked up with all the filing. Guess it sounds like I'm killing an animal in the garage.
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