I just got an old miter box with no name on it. It looks like a Millers Falls, but there are some differences. The posts that hold the saw do look identical though. I have a Disston back saw for it that says Langdon on the steel back.
Now, for the rub, so to speak. The saw is a bit loose in the guides, and I don't see any way to tighten that. Is there a reasonable way to tighten the guides against the blade? Are there other boxes that had some sort of adjustment? I have thought about using brass shim stock, but I'm not sure of a way to keep it securely in place. If I squeeze the posts, they won't be snug in their guides, so that seems like it would just move the problem.
My goal is to be able to get the cuts clean enough that I can just take a couple of swipes on a shooting board to take out any saw marks. My hand saw skills are still not up to par, so the guides will play an important role.
Thanks