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Jim, it was a design patent. Still interesting.

#2 and #4
I like longer reference edges.

Ran across this interesting saw handle. Patented May 5, 1874 by William Millspaugh (#D7419) design patent. The patent doesn't say anything other than see the drawing. Found a example being sold by...

Looks good so far. Will you be hanging it with a dog leash chain?

I prefer to have benefit-of-doubt. Anytime you are dealing with an old person, even myself, things can happen beyond their control. So you pay your money and take a chance. Also consider that if the...

Glad it's being put to use. Have fun. Eric

I believe he uses the word "Founder" to imply it is in very good collector condition. Nothing more. I have and still do buy from him off e-bay where I'm looking for a particular item to complete a...

#9 and #12 are now claimed.

That leaves #2 and #13.

#2 needs the most work. Needs sharpened and set. Other than that, they are all good straight saws.

Purge Update 4/28/24. All saws are gone except for #2, #9, #12, #13

Hope you have better luck with trellis's than I do. Built one for my mom and placed it in her front yard by the driveway. Unfortunately, it was apparently where the wind wanted to blow and it broke...

Good job William. We need to get the younger people involved more with working with their hands. Not necessarily woodworking either.

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They have a lot of good looking tools and decent prices.
Ironic, but I just bought a saw from them.

(It's a Bishop #10 adjustable backsaw)

Now put it to work. What are some of the projects on your to-do list?

So far I have given away 11 saws to seven different people. These are totally free, and that includes shipping. Why don't I at least charge shipping? Read the following:

The following is something...

OK Steven. I plan on doing another batch in a few weeks.

All saws have been claimed except:

#2
#9
#12
#13

Most of the saws that were claimed have been shipped.
Still packing a few.

I would suggest comparing to similar on E-Bay. Thats a starting point. Are these chisels in fair/good/excellent condition? Are the handles sound? As I am unfamiliar with Japanese chisels and their...

My storage for chisels is on my tool cabinet door. I tried to get or make complete sets. Bottom row are cranked neck gouges and one flat one. Next row up are flat chisels from 2" down to 1/16". Next...

Here is what is claimed so far. (Sorry can't edit the original post again.)

#1
#3
#4
#7
#8
#10
#11

All I can do is try. Thanks. Eric

Here are the saws I've clean and inspected from the saw purge. Note that these are all used. They are all pretty straight. If I say they are sharp, that just means they will cut wood. They could all...

I think they are having a memorial service for him. Here is the update:

A celebration of Erik's life will be held on Saturday, July 13th, from 2-5 pm at his parents' house, located at 6865 N...

Unfortunately, we lost a good tool maker to brain cancer.

Erik Florip will be missed.

There is a Go-Fund-Me if you wish to help his family.

I have no information as to any outstanding...

Decided to clean another one with a slightly different handle. Fully rusted, handle bottom split and nailed. Medallion is typical Warranted Superior. Took the handle off and started scraping the...

Cleaned up the handle and did some research. From what I can tell, this is a Lakeside L-100. This looks like the earlier Lakeside, before they added the Montgomery Ward Logo. Comparing to a Disston...