May 3, 201412 yr No, not me, a Disston D8 from about 1878-1888.   Picked up what was left of it the other day, for $2.  Another saw was there, so it was bought, for $2 as well, just for "Parts".  Got the totes off, and started to clean the plateNice and shiny, now. There are some teeth that need some work, thoughA-yup.  Might need them files I bought the other day.   Got the brass all shined up, and set aside. Laid out the two broken totesHmm, a saw cut here and there?  Maybe get the Disston back to work?sawed off a bit from the Simonds tote. i needed this much to complete the Disston tote. Did a bit of trimmingas the handle's grip was a bit jagged.   Flattened the break down, and went to work on the other half of the "new" totenot quite as nice as it looks.  Found a crack in the grip.  Flattened the two areas up, anyway, and went to "Plan B"That be a sliver of Walnut.   Seems to fit the area.   Glue and a couple clamps were nextThere is a couple walnut scraps, as cauls to spread the pressure.  Will let it cure for a while.  Did get the brass parts clean up for it, thoughSo, maybe by Monday, I might have a "new" Disston D8?   This saw was before the Hyphen was added.  It was also one of the first Skew Backed saws... Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
May 3, 201412 yr I love that saw Steve. What a wonderful shape and man it is tall! So what was the main use for this saw back in the day? John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker
May 3, 201412 yr Author This one was filed as a rip saw.   For ripping boards to width.Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
May 3, 201412 yr Steve, do know of any reason why the body of the saw is so tall? John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker
May 3, 201412 yr Author Called a skew back.  Instead of a straight line from tote to toe, the skew allowed the saw to be a little lighter in weight.  This one is MAYBE 6" at the tote.    Still have to file some teeth to get the saw up and running, though. Looks like about a 6-7 ppi??Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
May 3, 201412 yr I am not communicating well today Steve, so sorry, been out in the heat this morning. What I am referring too, is the unusual height of the saw body. It appears to be tall as compared to more narrow traditional saws. I am guessing the height makes it a resaw rip saw for slabbing out small logs with a one man configuration. The extra height on the saw body would allow it to track straighter. Just my humble opine. John MorrisThe Patriot Woodworker
May 4, 201412 yr Looking Good! Maybe the previous owners used those front teeth to cut concrete. Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime Traveler and Purveyor of the Universe's Finest Custom Rolling Pins!
May 4, 201412 yr Author Ok, here is the starting point for this saw, er, saws.  Pretty Things, ain't they?   The saw plate on the one in back is trash, no temper left in it, and is all bent up.   However, it can supply some parts like wood for the Disston's handle rebuild.   The Simonds bolt are larger the the Disstons, and newer, maybe.  Will try to sell them.   Both WERE skew back saws.  Shame about the Simonds, though. Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
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