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20th November 2017, 02:51 AM
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They began 07 August 1978, the plane, I believe,...
They began 07 August 1978, the plane, I believe, is older than that.
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17th November 2017, 10:53 AM
Thread: Original Steiner 1859 hand saw
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It does.
It does.
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10th November 2017, 04:31 PM
Thread: Ugly 24" Panther Saw
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Not a bad looking repair on that one. 424033
Not a bad looking repair on that one.
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10th November 2017, 04:14 PM
Thread: Original Steiner 1859 hand saw
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Joseph Steiner and four of his sons founded the...
Joseph Steiner and four of his sons founded the company in 1859, everything they made until they closed in 1991 had "Steiner 1859" on it. The logo on the saw you posted has the logo as seen on the...
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1st August 2016, 01:26 PM
Thread: Gent's saw
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That's just cool! :thumbup: ...
That's just cool! :thumbup:
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29th February 2016, 02:39 PM
Thread: Diston with Plastic handle
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'78-'84, best I can do. Not a bad saw, nice...
'78-'84, best I can do.
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29th February 2016, 02:27 PM
Thread: Diston with Plastic handle
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The last Disstons with plastic handles (RAF)...
The last Disstons with plastic handles (RAF) looked like this, but they weren't hardpoint, you can sharpen them.
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29th February 2016, 02:22 PM
Thread: Diston with Plastic handle
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I'm going to agree with the Sandvik idea, they...
I'm going to agree with the Sandvik idea, they used chrome plated philips head screws, the later RAF Disston Precision used aluminum philips head screws and always included their aluminum medallion.
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29th February 2016, 08:52 AM
Thread: Diston with Plastic handle
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Is the handle yellow plastic, or painted yellow?...
Is the handle yellow plastic, or painted yellow? I see yellow paint on your blade.
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28th February 2016, 01:43 PM
Thread: Diston with Plastic handle
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It won't have an etch, just screen print that is...
It won't have an etch, just screen print that is probably long gone.
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28th February 2016, 01:39 PM
Thread: Diston with Plastic handle
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Very late D-111, looks like an HK Porter.
Very late D-111, looks like an HK Porter.
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2nd February 2016, 08:44 AM
Thread: A few old saws
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Which other saw?
Which other saw?
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2nd February 2016, 08:16 AM
Thread: Trash or Treasure?
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+1 to what Pac man said.
+1 to what Pac man said.
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2nd February 2016, 08:13 AM
Thread: Disston Dovetail Saw.
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She's a beauty! What finish did you use?
She's a beauty! What finish did you use?
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28th January 2016, 10:22 AM
Thread: Disston Albino
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I like nose heavy, and I like a thicker than...
I like nose heavy, and I like a thicker than normal handle, but hollow plastic does nothing for me. :rolleyes:
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27th January 2016, 01:21 PM
Thread: Disston Albino
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Yep, those wood and aluminum things are awful! :(
Yep, those wood and aluminum things are awful! :(
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26th January 2016, 05:45 AM
Thread: Disston Albino
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Oz version of a D-100? 369631
Oz version of a D-100?
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17th December 2015, 05:59 AM
Thread: A few old saws
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Hey Dave, long time bubba! It's EIA of...
Hey Dave, long time bubba!
It's EIA of Sweden, here's a newer version.
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20th August 2015, 05:50 AM
Thread: Interesting Wheeler Madden Clemson
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Or this?...
Or this?
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20th August 2015, 05:39 AM
Thread: Interesting Wheeler Madden Clemson
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http://www.hyperkitten.com/tools/hwpeace/saws/hand...
http://www.hyperkitten.com/tools/hwpeace/saws/handsaws/p70.php
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20th August 2015, 05:38 AM
Thread: Interesting Wheeler Madden Clemson
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Is this like yours?...
Is this like yours?
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19th August 2015, 03:07 PM
Thread: Spear & Jackson Tenon? Dovetail? Back?
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http://www.wkfinetools.com/hUK/SpearJacks/sj-index...
http://www.wkfinetools.com/hUK/SpearJacks/sj-index.asp
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19th August 2015, 02:57 PM
Thread: Something foreign
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http://www.vvg-vietnam.com/profile.htm ...
http://www.vvg-vietnam.com/profile.htm
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19th August 2015, 02:46 PM
Thread: Something foreign
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Which part are you calling commie?!
Which part are you calling commie?!
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18th August 2015, 11:07 AM
Thread: interesting hand tool
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Check this one out. 356693
Check this one out.
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18th August 2015, 11:00 AM
Thread: interesting hand tool
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30th July 2015, 07:46 AM
Thread: Saw Blade Etch IDs
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Just foolin' around buddy. Hope someone can ID...
Just foolin' around buddy. Hope someone can ID that thing for you! :2tsup:
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30th July 2015, 07:39 AM
Thread: Disston Challenger
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Yay! No, they're not sought after, but they...
Yay!
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30th July 2015, 06:27 AM
Thread: Disston Challenger
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And no response from Dave, not "kiss my " or...
And no response from Dave, not "kiss my " or nuthin. :((
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30th July 2015, 06:24 AM
Thread: On to the next estate sale find...
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And Dave doesn't respond. :?
And Dave doesn't respond. :?
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30th July 2015, 06:21 AM
Thread: Saw Blade Etch IDs
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Dave doesn't like me. :whistling:
Dave doesn't like me. :whistling:
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29th July 2015, 11:43 AM
Thread: Saw Blade Etch IDs
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Send Ray a PM....
Send Ray a PM.
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26th July 2015, 01:36 PM
Thread: On to the next estate sale find...
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Yes, but 1871 ~ early 1880s narrows it down a bit.
Yes, but 1871 ~ early 1880s narrows it down a bit.
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24th July 2015, 02:05 PM
Thread: Disston Challenger
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24th July 2015, 01:47 PM
Thread: Disston Challenger
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They are also listed in the 1948 catalog....
They are also listed in the 1948 catalog. http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/1948.html
But not the 1953. http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/1953.html
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24th July 2015, 01:41 PM
Thread: Disston Challenger
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It's a Keystone K-6 or K-6 1/2. I've got a K-3...
It's a Keystone K-6 or K-6 1/2.
I've got a K-3 Pacemaker and a K-6 1/2 Challenger, they work, but they're nothing special, just good user saws.
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31st May 2015, 02:06 PM
Thread: Unusual hand plane
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6 lb. 14 oz.!!!! :o
6 lb. 14 oz.!!!! :o
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There may not be a patent for that specific saw...
There may not be a patent for that specific saw vise.
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27th March 2015, 02:33 PM
Thread: Saw Report 6
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Cool stuff Paul! :2tsup:
Cool stuff Paul! :2tsup:
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8th August 2014, 04:13 AM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Looks like it's been in the ground for a while,...
Looks like it's been in the ground for a while, should have left it there. :C
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16th March 2014, 03:10 PM
Thread: Saw Vice ID help requested
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Yours is a Wentworth No 1. ...
Yours is a Wentworth No 1.
http://woodworkerszone.com/igits/showthread.php?t=14202
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8th January 2014, 02:36 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Paul, Vintage Very Old Saw Vise | eBay...
Paul,
Vintage Very Old Saw Vise | eBay
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3rd January 2014, 02:55 PM
Thread: Sources of Split Nuts For Handsaws
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I could not agree more! Never, and I mean NEVER...
I could not agree more! Never, and I mean NEVER trap a piece of wood so that it cannot move, or it will crack in between the bolts.
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2nd January 2014, 08:28 AM
Thread: Sources of Split Nuts For Handsaws
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If anyone is looking for cheap screws for later...
If anyone is looking for cheap screws for later saws....
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2nd January 2014, 08:21 AM
Thread: Sources of Split Nuts For Handsaws
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That's a HUGE slot, and you buggered the wood...
That's a HUGE slot, and you buggered the wood when you tightened it! But it's nice to have another source.
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20th December 2013, 02:47 PM
Thread: Disston backsaw identification
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You nailed it, 1896-1918, #5, and she looks nice....
You nailed it, 1896-1918, #5, and she looks nice. You don't see many 5s over here (USA) but it's not rare or valuable other than being a nice saw worth fixing and using.
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19th December 2013, 01:56 PM
Thread: handsaw restoration
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Four teeth and a big gullet, some sort of...
Four teeth and a big gullet, some sort of "combination" saw for timber framing?
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14th December 2013, 02:34 AM
Thread: Saw Making Folded Backs
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Yeah, I saw that bronze one too, good stuff!...
Yeah, I saw that bronze one too, good stuff! 297105
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13th December 2013, 11:13 AM
Thread: Saw Making Folded Backs
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Nice, especially after it turns brown. Would...
Nice, especially after it turns brown.
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13th December 2013, 10:41 AM
Thread: Saw Making Folded Backs
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How about a copper spine?
How about a copper spine?