Ok, rust hunt #3 produced a couple hand saws.   One of which was bought to supply bolts for the other saw.   Turned out those "bolts' were made almost like rivets.   Dug all three out of the parts saw.  Cleaned and polished them up. One was a medallion.    Had the usual Warranted Superior on it, and.....a KEYSTONE.    Hmm.   The slotted ends were steel, all thre of them.   The two non medallion parts were alos steel.    Might have been plated as Brass back in the day.....

Took of the tote for this sawdidn't take too much work.  Holding the tote in place was a skinny little bolt, a couple of washers, and a LARGE wing nut.   One bolt?   Yep, as it was the only one that fit the holes.   Holes in the tote did NOT match the holes in the plate.  Hmmm, might work on that.   Tote was sanded down to remove that ratty finish.   wing nut and bolt tossed in the parts drawer.   Bought a masonary 1/4" drill bit out at Wallieworld.     Seems these kind of drill bits cut right through saw plate steel.  Sanded as much rust as i could off both sides of the plate.    Get near them big teeth and loose a bit of sandpaper.   Holes were drilled(2) and then the fun began.

Closed up the metal working vise, to form an anvil.   Got out a Ball pean hammer ( 24 oz, I am NOT fooling around on this) and drove each rivet together.  TIGHT!   No more wiggles. 

There is an extra handle on this saw.   looosened the already loose rivet holding it in place.   Took the handle off the saw.   Wire wheel to clean the metal parts of it.   Left the wood alone.   Reinstalled the handle like the tote, with that Ball pean hammer.   Then turned the handle to tighten it to the plate. 

Took this "little saw" outside for a couple shotsas ther isn't enough room for it,me, and a camera in the Dungeon Shop.   Might be about ready to do a little pruning?That is a 6' ladder it is leaning against.   yep, just a small saw, suitable for pruning tree limbs....

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Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...

That, my friend, is a real man's saw.  I'll use one with a motor.

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Ron Dudelston
Site Administrator

Above and Beyond WoodWorks

Looking Good!

I've seen folks, around here, paint scenes on these saws and then hang them in their homes- just like a picture.

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time Traveler and Purveyor of the Universe's Finest Custom Rolling Pins!

That's a one nice saw!Looks sharp.

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