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Disston K1 12" panel saw find

Mike Dillen
Mike Dillen
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I found this at a yard sale for $1.00. It's a Disston panel saw Model K-1 12" blade it has 12 TPI. I know nothing about hand saws but I figured I can't go wrong for $1.00. Probably not worth more than that and it's missing one of the bolts. The blade is straight but needs sharpening. What can I clean it with so the rest of the lettering is visible without destroying the lettering? I'll probably sand the handle and apply a protective finish. What would this saw be used for?ning-dscn0239-25330-59.jpgning-dscn0240-25330-74.jpgning-dscn0241-25330-38.jpg

Remember those plastic "Miter" boxes?     That is what this would go with.     I have a 14" version, hanging in the shop.  Mine says "Warranted Superior" on the medallion.   otherwise, it is the saw saw.      If you go after the rust, the silk-screened paint will leave too.  DAMHIKT.......BTDT.      Mine also HAD the paint logo.   HAD.    I'll look around this weekend, I MIGHt have a saw nut that fits.     ning-sdc12997-25336-70.jpg?width=721That's mine hanging on the wall....



'and may the road raise up to meet ye'

Mike,


Believe it or not but distilled white vinegar may clean the rust, without removing the lettering.


I've used it on old saw blades, and it cleaned them up without destroying the etching.


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 The K series by Disston was their "Keystone" line of saws.    There were the full sized ones like the Pacemaker, or the Rancher.     Still a disston saw, just a notch below the premium saws.    You can use this as a miter box saw, a large dovetail saw, and a Tenon saw.  It will do all of the jobs that this one of mine will do....ning-sdc13008-25334-35.jpg?width=721just have a deeper cut on yours.   Go study about sharping a saw, rig up ( or buy) a saw vise, have the saw as sharp as you can get it.   Go cut some lumber, and watch the rust go away with the sawdust.   Have fun...Grin.gif



'and may the road raise up to meet ye'

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Thanks Steven and Larry!


I tried the vinegar and it removed some of the rust, thanks for the tip Larry.


Steven thanks for the info, I'll look into sharpening as soon as I get a little time, I did read several articles on sharpening and it doesn't appear to be very complicated. Thanks again!


 


Looks like it really needs your TLC ... 

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Oh yea Claude it does needs some TLC.

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