Posts in category Saws – Restores

So here is the before of the S. Biggin & Sons – Sheffield Backsaw I picked up for next to nothing. So far all I …

This is a Warranted Superior 26” 4 tpi Rip. All are basic restores. Soak in evapo-rust. Wire-brush, sand and polish. All handles were sanded down …

So, this sad looking piece of machinery was in my chest of stuff. It was calling out my name in hopes of a new future. …

For information on Disston see http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/ I hit a few flee markets today and I’ve been looking for a dovetail saw. On the way I …

I purchase this saw in a pile of stuff. The goal was to restore it and use it. Here is how I did it. For …

I’ve wanted a miter box for a while, and had my heart set on a Millers Falls. I’ve looked at a few Stanley’s, but passed …