May 27, 201214 yr  Well, I have sold a few handsaws this past week.  Sold four, still have three to sell.  took the Bishop P80 Panel saw out back to the "bench', set it up in a saw vise.   It takes awhile, but all them teeth got sharpened.    I also took a Ball pean hammer to the blade. Why?   Seems that is the best way to get rid of kinks.   P80 had a couple waves, got the blade 98% straight now.    Worked on that Atkins saw the same way.   This was the "Highway saw" that used to "work' for the State of Ohio Department of Highways, DIV.7    I got about 80% of the waves out.   Then gave it a test drive. WOW! This saw will cut fast and rough!   A good "Carpenter's saw" for rough framing.   Bought a few old files.  Wound up with $2 worth of metal.    In the two stacks: 2 mill B. files ( need a good dip in vinegar) four extra slim tapers ( also need a dip) a small rat tail file/rasp, and a chain saw file ( oh well, maybe use it on saw circ.saw blades)    Used one of those "new' extra slims to sharpen the Bishop saw.   Went on the bay, and won some plane parts.  Union frogs, #3 and #4.   A Union lever cap for a #3.   I have a couple planes that need some new parts.. While on the bay, won a Union 5A.    made by Union, NOT stanley.   Sometime about 1907 or so.   Seems to be all there, just a good clean up, maybe some new paint, and sharpen and "fettle" the blade.  A Union 5A is about the same as a Stanley #5-1/2, the so-called "Super Jack" plane.  A bit longer than a #5, and a bit wider as well.   Looks like the iron has a slight camber to it, might keep that.  For about $21+ S&H, seems to be a nice deal.... 'and may the road raise up to meet ye'
June 2, 201214 yr You are a busy guy Steve. It's fun though I picked up a #8 the other day that the body only has an 8 on it but is just a tad narrower than a Stanley 8. Oh and the frog blade chip breaker and cap are all off of a Stanley 7. frankenplan but it cleaned up nice and works well but I'll probably sell it one of these days.Good, Better, Best never let it restTill your Good is Better and your Better is Best.
June 9, 201214 yr I am chomping at the bit now to find a jewel in the rough. I was reading my current issue of The Gristmill by the MWTCA and they are discussing the ever allusive #4H and the #5H. Apparently they are rare in our parts as they were sold over seas mostly by Stanley. The "H" designation stands for Heavy, as in the body is extra heavy. They are supposed to great to use, the extra weight applies pressure to the wood, making it easier for the user and providing cleaner cuts. I don't know about that, but they are rare, and I am looking!John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
June 9, 201214 yr Author Diamonds in the rough?   More like Diamonds and Rust...  The "Rust" and theDiamond.   Union #4G   G as in grooved sole.  This was before Stanley bought out Union, as this is about a 1903 model.. 'and may the road raise up to meet ye'
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