September 12, 201312 yr Some of which were getting very rusty.   A Plymouth Rock saw plate was first to be sanded cleanHandle looks like it was made by Atkins, while th shined up brass say Pheonix WarrantedHandle has seen better days, though. A look at the entire saw?Nice long skew back 9 pointer. Etch will need some "gun blue" to bring it out better.  As for the next saw, cleaned the plate like the first saw.  Then stripped the finish (was in BAD shape) off the handle. Sanded smooth again, and a wipe-on/wipe-off coat of that smelly BLO stuff. Also shined the brass. it is on the right of the picture. Again, a Atkins tote, and a Pheonix Warranted medallion. But, look a little closer, down near the toe.....a nib!   Haven't found any etch...yet.  Had to move them inside the house, as a thunderstorm was getting lose by.  That "other saw" you might know, another look?Two shew backed saws, and a saw.    Last saw of the day needed the hardware cleaned up, as the rest wasn't too badMy one dollar, 10 point panel saw.  Steel hardware needed a shine.  Plate had already been cleaned a few days ago.  Still have maybe six more to clean up.  Due to the rain going on around these parts, went dumpster diving instead.  Found a few items, enough to build a workbench with..... Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
September 12, 201312 yr Author Lets see, a palm sander with 120 grit paper on board, followed by a metal polish and steel wool.  Tried to do that by hand, then just chucked the steel wool under the sander and pressed down ....hard.   Other side of the first saw was worse, rust wiseRust still looked like freckles.  Clamped a 2x10 onto the new saw bench.  Didn't want to get rusty dirt on the new bench, right?   Might refinish the tote on this one, as well.   The second saw, with a nib, is a 7 pointer.  So now, these four saws range from a 5 pointer (D-8) through a 7 pointer (nib) a 9 pointer (Plymouth Rock) to a WS saw aat 10 points. Nice spread.. Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
September 12, 201312 yr Very nice spread Steve. Got them looking good.John MoodySite AdministratorJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
September 12, 201312 yr Bright, shiny and rar'en to go! Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime Traveler and Purveyor of the Universe's Finest Custom Rolling Pins!
September 13, 201312 yr Does anyone use these Disston handles as patterns to make replacements? I see a lot of old saws around with broken handles and here locally, I've got a couple of patterns that I use regularly in collaboration with the local blacksmith who sharpens saws for the Forest Service and other firefighters...crosscut saws of course not handsaws!Â
October 2, 201312 yr I think you did a good job there. I got some rusty stuff back in the shop, can we use oil or solution that could clean it and prevent the tools from rusting?Take the first step, it will lead you to the LAST.www.bandsawblog.com
October 2, 201312 yr Author I been using some stuff by Turtle wax, for polishing chrome and metal.  One could use an old cloth, soak it a bit in 3in1 oil, wipe it on, and then a clean cloth to wipe off the excess.   Add a bit of wax, or parafin to help the cut go a bit easier, too. You might try either Autosol ( pricey, from Autozone) or just some vinegar and Al. foil to scrub with.  Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
October 3, 201312 yr Thanks for the suggestion Steven.  Take the first step, it will lead you to the LAST.www.bandsawblog.com
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