This video, by Andy Lovelock is the best Western saw sharpening video I’ve seen. It is offered free of charge by Andy , but if […]
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S. Biggin & Sons Backsaw Restore
So here is the before of the S. Biggin & Sons – Sheffield Backsaw I picked up for next to nothing. So far all I […]
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A couple more restores
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 […]
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E M Boynton rip restored
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. […]
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My Disston 70
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 […]
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Wheeler, Madden & Clemson Back saw
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 […]
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Hand Saw References
NOTE: I edit this and add sites from time to time. Also note I am not associated with any of these in any way. Also, […]
Continue readingA Millers Falls 74c Miter Box Restore
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 […]
Continue readingA Zoological Look At Handsaw Medallions
by Bob SummerfieldMissoula, MontanaOctober, 2014 Handsaw medallions, also known as label screws, come in many different forms. My Saw Medallion Reference Guide shows images of […]
Continue readingMaking A Handsaw Handle — Or Two
Author: Bob Summerfield I picked up an old Disston No. 9 rip saw with a 30” blade at an auction last summer. The faint etch […]
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