Mystery saw...

[lowell holmes]

I have a D12 8pt crosscut that I cleaned up and sharpened. The D12 is supposed to be Disston's pedigree saw, but I
think my D7 is equal to it.

I am curious, do you have thoughts on the D12 vs the D7?

[steven c newman]

Don't recall ever having a 12......lots of the D-23s though.....those were very good saws.

Both of the 7s seem to be very good saws....for some reason,though one saw plate is about an inch longer than the other....

Had a few by Bishop ( Greyhound brand) come through the shop.....and a few Atkins. The Atkins seem to have a more comfy feel to the handle..

[lowell holmes]

I bought the D12 online when it became available. I don't know why except they were somewhat legendary and I just had to have it.

I know I'm the only one that has done this.

I agree that the D23 saws are excellent saws. I have two of them.

[steven c newman]

Decided to keep the Farmer saw around, as my rip saw....will refresh the teeth as such. Gave my other rip saw away last spring. May keep an eye out this summer for a 5ppi..but for now, the Farmer will do.

[Joe Tilson]

Steven,
That saw looks a lot like a H,S, & B Co saw I have. The etch is very close, but I can't read mine either. I can see the scroll work on either side of the etch though.
Good luck,

[lowell holmes]

I'm sure it is a taper ground saw plate. I like old saws. I have several that have been resurrected.

[steven c newman]

Just a bump....so Taran can read his own words.....

[Pete Taran]

Steve,

Stand behind what I wrote then and now. Neither contradict each other. Disston did in fact make a lot of special etch saws. I'm just trying to point out that the IMP was a saw that even had it's own model number (91) and always had the large IMP etch. They didn't put other etches on it, just as they didn't put other etches on the D8, #12 or any other model numbered saw they made. Those are the facts and I even posted a picture from their 1918 catalog to point this out. Sorry if you disagree. When you come with some facts instead of just your own theories, we can have a reasoned discussion.

[Stewie Simpson]

I'm amazed at the chutzpah that Steven has in criticising Pete, who is the recognised doyen - father even - of modern era backsaw makers. I think that this thread has run its course.

[steven c newman]

Well...this IS a year old thread, after all....

BTW: Stewie....go to the other thread...and tell me who has the "chutzpah".....At least I don't claim to have helped Henry Disston design his first saws.....

[Stew Denton]

Steven,

Pretty good deal for $5.50 total! Good Job!

Stew

[steven c newman]

Might pull inventory later this week....and toss out the junkers....might be a bit rough....without a Saw Guru on the site, to tell which to keep.......Have enough saws for two tils, time to thin the herd.

One nice thing about the upcoming Tractor Fest at West Liberty, OH this coming Labor Day weekend....hardly any saws are shown for sale. There IS a working saw mill on the site....some years, even a Blacksmith will show up.
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From last year...
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And, from 2015....
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About 2 miles of walking through all the vendors....
Last year, one vendor even had anvils for sale.....

[steven c newman]

These saws will be getting tossed to the curb...as soon as I can find a tall can..
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Maybe a dozen, if anyone cares. However..
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These are my "Keeper Saws" and will stay put. Along with these ..
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Backsaws, eggbeaters, and clamps.
I think I am also "good" on planes, for now..
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Well..I may be on the lookout for a few more clamps....can never have too many, right.
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From 2 years ago...vendor had 3 tents AND a bunch of tables set up...
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And there always seemed to be a power tool vendor, or two...
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Some seem to think their items were gold plated....

I think this shindig starts either on a Thursday, or on a Friday....
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And, they do have most of these "engines" running. For those who are into such things, there is also a Parade of Tractors....sometime over a 100 will be in it.
So...anyone going to show up?

[steven c newman]

I don't want to keep any of the "junker saws" even for parts....as I would get accused of having a "Franken-saw".....

Seems they are thought of as junk....might as well toss them out....not worth shipping them to someone else, either.....I'll keep the ones that I can identify as a "good saw" without regard to what others may think. They don't want to come help out...fine. May just forget about the trash can....may just lay them out at the curb.....whatever happens to them after that...who cares.

[steven c newman]

Just hauled 8 saws to the curb. IF I can get another two down from their perch...out the go. Found 4 worth keeping around...Atkins saws, mainly.

Do a drive-by and pick them up, free to the first pair of hands...
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Hand clamp was holding much...got it down...
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Used a few nails to hang the four "good" saws up...besides the old butcher saw..
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there was a Sandvik toolbox saw, and a Craftsman ..
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So....it took two round trips, but..
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There they be, on the curb, in front of the house. You want them, come and get them.