LumberJocks Woodworking Forum banner
121K views 129 replies 57 participants last post by  donwilwol 
#1 ·
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.

This is how it started.
Wood Wood stain Plank Hardwood Tool


Wood Tool Wood stain Hardwood Plank


I took it apart and covered it with rust remover. I haven't been able to find evaporust locally. I've tried Tractor supply and home depot, along with a few other spots. Here I used Rustoliem rust remover. It really doesn't work all that well. Once I use it up I won't buy it again.

Wood Audio equipment Musical instrument accessory Wire stripper Hardwood


Next was off to the wire wheel. I tried the fine wheel I typically use, but it wasn't working very well. I switched to the course which worked much better. After the rust was removed I switched back to the fine and did it again.

Wood Machine tool Gas Machine Screw


Once that was cleaned, I sanded using 220, 320, and 500 grit. I tried to not hit the teeth with the wheel or the sand paper.

I then gave it a coat of Fluid Film. (This stuff is great for preventing rust)

Wood Wood stain Gas Hardwood Flooring


Next came the brass nuts. I wire wheeled them using the fine wheel, then buffed.

Automotive tire Motor vehicle Wood Gas Bumper


Automotive tire Gas Tread Cylinder Tints and shades


Eye Vertebrate Human body Gesture Wood


The emblem took and extra step.

Gas Automotive tire Circle Close-up Metal


A small fine wire wheel and a light touch did the trick.

Wood Flooring Automotive tire Hardwood Glove


Coin Currency Money Circle Bottle cap


Next for the handle. I had not noticed the crack before. It had to be fixed. Using a clamp I spread the crack. It wasn't cracked all the way through, and I didn't want to make it worse.

Wood Helmet Chair Gas Personal protective equipment


Rubbed some glue and forced it into the crack. Clamped it and set it off to the side. Back to the plane restoration for a while.

String instrument Pliers Wood Musical instrument Tool


Once the glue was dry, I sanded the handles. I started with 120, then 180, 220, 320, 500. The I applied BLO with steel wool.

Put it back together and tested to see how bad it needed sharpening. Believe it or not, its still sharp. Its a user.

Hand tool Wood Tool Hardwood Wood stain


Hand tool Wood Tool Hardwood Wood stain


Tomorrow it will get another coat of BLO.
 

Attachments

See less See more
30
#2 ·
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.

This is how it started.
Wood Wood stain Plank Hardwood Tool


Wood Tool Wood stain Hardwood Plank


I took it apart and covered it with rust remover. I haven't been able to find evaporust locally. I've tried Tractor supply and home depot, along with a few other spots. Here I used Rustoliem rust remover. It really doesn't work all that well. Once I use it up I won't buy it again.

Wood Audio equipment Musical instrument accessory Wire stripper Hardwood


Next was off to the wire wheel. I tried the fine wheel I typically use, but it wasn't working very well. I switched to the course which worked much better. After the rust was removed I switched back to the fine and did it again.

Wood Machine tool Gas Machine Screw


Once that was cleaned, I sanded using 220, 320, and 500 grit. I tried to not hit the teeth with the wheel or the sand paper.

I then gave it a coat of Fluid Film. (This stuff is great for preventing rust)

Wood Wood stain Gas Hardwood Flooring


Next came the brass nuts. I wire wheeled them using the fine wheel, then buffed.

Automotive tire Motor vehicle Wood Gas Bumper


Automotive tire Gas Tread Cylinder Tints and shades


Eye Vertebrate Human body Gesture Wood


The emblem took and extra step.

Gas Automotive tire Circle Close-up Metal


A small fine wire wheel and a light touch did the trick.

Wood Flooring Automotive tire Hardwood Glove


Coin Currency Money Circle Bottle cap


Next for the handle. I had not noticed the crack before. It had to be fixed. Using a clamp I spread the crack. It wasn't cracked all the way through, and I didn't want to make it worse.

Wood Helmet Chair Gas Personal protective equipment


Rubbed some glue and forced it into the crack. Clamped it and set it off to the side. Back to the plane restoration for a while.

String instrument Pliers Wood Musical instrument Tool


Once the glue was dry, I sanded the handles. I started with 120, then 180, 220, 320, 500. The I applied BLO with steel wool.

Put it back together and tested to see how bad it needed sharpening. Believe it or not, its still sharp. Its a user.

Hand tool Wood Tool Hardwood Wood stain


Hand tool Wood Tool Hardwood Wood stain


Tomorrow it will get another coat of BLO.
Nice work. Love the look of the handle.

I was having trouble finding Evaporust locally also, so looked on Amazon. About $31/gallon, including shipping, cheapest I found on-line. While hunting it, I hit the Evaporust site. They say keep re-using it until it no longer works. I had been throwing it out after one use. That will make this gallon last a lot longer.
 

Attachments

#3 ·
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.

This is how it started.
Wood Wood stain Plank Hardwood Tool


Wood Tool Wood stain Hardwood Plank


I took it apart and covered it with rust remover. I haven't been able to find evaporust locally. I've tried Tractor supply and home depot, along with a few other spots. Here I used Rustoliem rust remover. It really doesn't work all that well. Once I use it up I won't buy it again.

Wood Audio equipment Musical instrument accessory Wire stripper Hardwood


Next was off to the wire wheel. I tried the fine wheel I typically use, but it wasn't working very well. I switched to the course which worked much better. After the rust was removed I switched back to the fine and did it again.

Wood Machine tool Gas Machine Screw


Once that was cleaned, I sanded using 220, 320, and 500 grit. I tried to not hit the teeth with the wheel or the sand paper.

I then gave it a coat of Fluid Film. (This stuff is great for preventing rust)

Wood Wood stain Gas Hardwood Flooring


Next came the brass nuts. I wire wheeled them using the fine wheel, then buffed.

Automotive tire Motor vehicle Wood Gas Bumper


Automotive tire Gas Tread Cylinder Tints and shades


Eye Vertebrate Human body Gesture Wood


The emblem took and extra step.

Gas Automotive tire Circle Close-up Metal


A small fine wire wheel and a light touch did the trick.

Wood Flooring Automotive tire Hardwood Glove


Coin Currency Money Circle Bottle cap


Next for the handle. I had not noticed the crack before. It had to be fixed. Using a clamp I spread the crack. It wasn't cracked all the way through, and I didn't want to make it worse.

Wood Helmet Chair Gas Personal protective equipment


Rubbed some glue and forced it into the crack. Clamped it and set it off to the side. Back to the plane restoration for a while.

String instrument Pliers Wood Musical instrument Tool


Once the glue was dry, I sanded the handles. I started with 120, then 180, 220, 320, 500. The I applied BLO with steel wool.

Put it back together and tested to see how bad it needed sharpening. Believe it or not, its still sharp. Its a user.

Hand tool Wood Tool Hardwood Wood stain


Hand tool Wood Tool Hardwood Wood stain


Tomorrow it will get another coat of BLO.
Great rescue.
 

Attachments

#4 ·
My Disston 70

I hit a few flee markets today and I've been looking for a dovetail saw. On the way I stopped at a barn sale. Besides a box of misc plane irons for $5, I picked up this sweet little gem for $8. With my internet research it looks like a Disston 70. I plan to sharpen it, clean it up a bit and use it.

Hand tool Wood Tool Household hardware Metal


Wood Tool Hand tool Metal Saw


Grey Rectangle Wood Composite material Road surface


Wood Sculpture Musical instrument Fawn Art


Cleaning. It didn't take much.

Wood Font Solvent Paint Bottle


So Cleaned up and sharpened, it came out pretty nice.

Brown Wood Table Plank Wood stain


Wood Fawn Wood stain Plank Hardwood


Wood Wood stain Varnish Hardwood Plank
 

Attachments

#5 ·
My Disston 70

I hit a few flee markets today and I've been looking for a dovetail saw. On the way I stopped at a barn sale. Besides a box of misc plane irons for $5, I picked up this sweet little gem for $8. With my internet research it looks like a Disston 70. I plan to sharpen it, clean it up a bit and use it.

Hand tool Wood Tool Household hardware Metal


Wood Tool Hand tool Metal Saw


Grey Rectangle Wood Composite material Road surface


Wood Sculpture Musical instrument Fawn Art


Cleaning. It didn't take much.

Wood Font Solvent Paint Bottle


So Cleaned up and sharpened, it came out pretty nice.

Brown Wood Table Plank Wood stain


Wood Fawn Wood stain Plank Hardwood


Wood Wood stain Varnish Hardwood Plank
"Pretty Nice"?! That's an understatement, it looks fabulous.
 

Attachments

#21 ·
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. It was made by Eben Moody Boynton, Saw Manufacturer and Inventor - New York, N.Y. It seems he made saws in the mid 1800's to the early 1900's.

Wood Wood stain Plank Hardwood Tool


Wood Door Hardwood Wood stain Varnish


Its broken handle concerned me and it was rusted pretty bad. The long ago repair was so imbedded. some of the wood screws refused to come out. Trying to make a strainght cut with a hack saw in wood, is always a challenge, but we had to give it a go. I needed to straight clean surfaces to glue a new lower handle piece. A cut with the hack saw and a hit or two on the disk sander and we were in business.

Wood Finger Scaled reptile Terrestrial animal Reptile


Even the teeth had a good coat of rust built up. It had a cool little nib though. It definitively has character.

Wood Wood stain Tool Hardwood Flooring


First i needed to get the handle glued up. I knew I could never match the wood in the handle close enough to hide the repair, so why even try. I have a two tone mentality anyhow. I love the looks of mixed wood. Off to find a piece of light colored wood. The piece of hickory wasn't quite wide enough. The maple scrap fit the bill. I marked it out, cut it and with some sanding and fitting, glued it up for the night.

Wood Art Hardwood Machine Engineering


Next was the blade, Slap on the old derusting gunk and after working it in a little with the pretty blue brillo pad that comes with it,let it sit and work. The instruction say 10 minutes. Lets try an hour or so.

Wood Flooring Publication Wood stain Pattern


Now back to the handle. I little carving with the dremel tool got it close to the shape I think it was. Working the handle to shape gave me some time to think. I wondered how upset the owner was when this got broke. I wondered how he broke it. Maybe he dropped it from a second or third story building. I did that twice. Once with a brand new circular saw. Bent the guard all to crap. That was about 20 - 25 years ago. I still have that saw. You can still see remnants of the bend guard. It was never any good for finish cuts after that. The second time was a framing nailer. I had to have the case welded. I wondered if he swore like I did, or if he was a more gentle natured kind of guy. A little slower in his pace. I wondered if his fix was meant to be perminant, or if he intended to do what I did one day, but just never found the time.

Saw Pliers Tool Gas Wood


Its starting to take shape. Sand, starting with 36 grit, right up through 500. I often think of the days when I had to worry about time when doing this kind of activity. What is the ROI (return on investment) when buying or fixing a tool. The ROI on this saw would be about 500 years, and .0001 percent. Man, I'm glad I'm not in it for the money! It would be a shame to pass this project by.

Jaw Wood Fawn Snout Hardwood


The thought of staining the handle with a darker stain crossed my mind, but I opted for the natural look. A coat of BLO (boiled linseed oil) and set it down. Wait, did that soak in already, lets give it another coat.

Back to the blade again. It took three coats of rust remover to get it all off. I then wire brushed the entire blade, including the teeth, knowing fully well It would need sharpening.

Wood Office ruler Ruler Gas Wood stain


Its a rip saw, about 5 teeth per inch, so it was fairly easy to sharpen. Once sharpened, a quick coat of Fluid film and it was time to turn my attentions to the saw bolts. Wire brush and polish the brass. Nothing hard about that. But what about this one:

Wood Household hardware Fastener Screw Metal


It had snapped during removal. My plan was to steel one from one of the other old saws, but of course, nothing matched. Plan b. What's plan B? OK, ordering one would be a pain, and shipping would cost more than the bolt. Lets go down to the local true value. Sure they are sure to have an 1860's saw bolt in brass.

How about we save the day. Lets drill and tap the head end, making a double nutted bolt. 8-32 seems to be close. Lets give it a try. A little prick punch action:

Liquid Water Fluid Wood Flooring


And drill and tap action, (i haven't drilled and tapped anything in a while).

Helmet Wood Door Saw Metal


Add a 8-32 bolt with the head cut off. Slightly peen'ed on the head side, and we're back in business.

A few more coats of BLO. The old wood was really soaking it up. I'll bet I added 4 or 5 more coats before i left the shop. A coat of wax on the blade, and a test run. I think I can call this project complete.

Hand Wood Cookie cutter Gesture Art


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plank Flooring


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plank Varnish


I've already started to like this saw. I need a place to start hanging my restored saws. I have to rethink my wall space.
 

Attachments

#22 ·
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. It was made by Eben Moody Boynton, Saw Manufacturer and Inventor - New York, N.Y. It seems he made saws in the mid 1800's to the early 1900's.

Wood Wood stain Plank Hardwood Tool


Wood Door Hardwood Wood stain Varnish


Its broken handle concerned me and it was rusted pretty bad. The long ago repair was so imbedded. some of the wood screws refused to come out. Trying to make a strainght cut with a hack saw in wood, is always a challenge, but we had to give it a go. I needed to straight clean surfaces to glue a new lower handle piece. A cut with the hack saw and a hit or two on the disk sander and we were in business.

Wood Finger Scaled reptile Terrestrial animal Reptile


Even the teeth had a good coat of rust built up. It had a cool little nib though. It definitively has character.

Wood Wood stain Tool Hardwood Flooring


First i needed to get the handle glued up. I knew I could never match the wood in the handle close enough to hide the repair, so why even try. I have a two tone mentality anyhow. I love the looks of mixed wood. Off to find a piece of light colored wood. The piece of hickory wasn't quite wide enough. The maple scrap fit the bill. I marked it out, cut it and with some sanding and fitting, glued it up for the night.

Wood Art Hardwood Machine Engineering


Next was the blade, Slap on the old derusting gunk and after working it in a little with the pretty blue brillo pad that comes with it,let it sit and work. The instruction say 10 minutes. Lets try an hour or so.

Wood Flooring Publication Wood stain Pattern


Now back to the handle. I little carving with the dremel tool got it close to the shape I think it was. Working the handle to shape gave me some time to think. I wondered how upset the owner was when this got broke. I wondered how he broke it. Maybe he dropped it from a second or third story building. I did that twice. Once with a brand new circular saw. Bent the guard all to crap. That was about 20 - 25 years ago. I still have that saw. You can still see remnants of the bend guard. It was never any good for finish cuts after that. The second time was a framing nailer. I had to have the case welded. I wondered if he swore like I did, or if he was a more gentle natured kind of guy. A little slower in his pace. I wondered if his fix was meant to be perminant, or if he intended to do what I did one day, but just never found the time.

Saw Pliers Tool Gas Wood


Its starting to take shape. Sand, starting with 36 grit, right up through 500. I often think of the days when I had to worry about time when doing this kind of activity. What is the ROI (return on investment) when buying or fixing a tool. The ROI on this saw would be about 500 years, and .0001 percent. Man, I'm glad I'm not in it for the money! It would be a shame to pass this project by.

Jaw Wood Fawn Snout Hardwood


The thought of staining the handle with a darker stain crossed my mind, but I opted for the natural look. A coat of BLO (boiled linseed oil) and set it down. Wait, did that soak in already, lets give it another coat.

Back to the blade again. It took three coats of rust remover to get it all off. I then wire brushed the entire blade, including the teeth, knowing fully well It would need sharpening.

Wood Office ruler Ruler Gas Wood stain


Its a rip saw, about 5 teeth per inch, so it was fairly easy to sharpen. Once sharpened, a quick coat of Fluid film and it was time to turn my attentions to the saw bolts. Wire brush and polish the brass. Nothing hard about that. But what about this one:

Wood Household hardware Fastener Screw Metal


It had snapped during removal. My plan was to steel one from one of the other old saws, but of course, nothing matched. Plan b. What's plan B? OK, ordering one would be a pain, and shipping would cost more than the bolt. Lets go down to the local true value. Sure they are sure to have an 1860's saw bolt in brass.

How about we save the day. Lets drill and tap the head end, making a double nutted bolt. 8-32 seems to be close. Lets give it a try. A little prick punch action:

Liquid Water Fluid Wood Flooring


And drill and tap action, (i haven't drilled and tapped anything in a while).

Helmet Wood Door Saw Metal


Add a 8-32 bolt with the head cut off. Slightly peen'ed on the head side, and we're back in business.

A few more coats of BLO. The old wood was really soaking it up. I'll bet I added 4 or 5 more coats before i left the shop. A coat of wax on the blade, and a test run. I think I can call this project complete.

Hand Wood Cookie cutter Gesture Art


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plank Flooring


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plank Varnish


I've already started to like this saw. I need a place to start hanging my restored saws. I have to rethink my wall space.
One word: Sweet.
 

Attachments

#31 ·
Bow Saw build

So I've wanted to build a bow saw for a while. My goal was to get it completed this week.
Additional finished pictures in the project.
Wood used was Ash for the frame and white oak for the rope tightener.

Wood Gas Creative arts Shelving Plywood


Wood Hardwood Lumber Wood stain Table


So I started by cutting the 2 side pieces. I marked them out free hand and cut them on the band saw.

Wood Flooring Wood stain Hardwood Varnish


Next I cut the mortise. So forgive me I used the machine.

Automotive tire Bumper Gas Home appliance Automotive wheel system


I used the radial arm saw to cut the tenon, and cleaned it up with the shoulder plane and chisel.

Wood Wood stain Hardwood Office ruler Varnish


Wood Hardwood Natural material Plank Wood stain


Wood Tool Natural material Hardwood Art


I then took two 5/16 bolt over to the metal band saw. I cut the heads off. I drilled a 5/16 hole through a piece of scrap wood so I could cut the slot for the blade.

Stairs Wood Hardwood Wood stain Flooring


Wood Tool Writing implement Office supplies Ball pen


I drilled the hole through the bolts for the blade pin. I cut a section of band saw blade and drilled the holes in it.

Wood Gas Stairs Wood stain Hardwood


Wood Fixture Gas Hardwood Building material


Then its off to the make the handles. Off to the wood pile.

Wood Flooring Tool Hardwood Auto part


I cut 4" off the firewood stick for the 2 handles.

Tableware Wood Kitchen utensil Table Wood stain


Off to the lathe. 2 cool points. I got to use a new live center I bought and the new tool rest I made.

Wood Cross Religious item Font Rectangle


Wood Gas Hardwood Automotive tire Auto part


I then drilled and tapped the handles. I'm not sure if I will epoxy these in, or pin them.

Its now sitting on my bench with a coat of Danish Oil. Tomorrow, I hope to have a finish picture.

Wood Hardwood Lumber Wood stain Table
 

Attachments

#32 ·
Bow Saw build

So I've wanted to build a bow saw for a while. My goal was to get it completed this week.
Additional finished pictures in the project.
Wood used was Ash for the frame and white oak for the rope tightener.

Wood Gas Creative arts Shelving Plywood


Wood Hardwood Lumber Wood stain Table


So I started by cutting the 2 side pieces. I marked them out free hand and cut them on the band saw.

Wood Flooring Wood stain Hardwood Varnish


Next I cut the mortise. So forgive me I used the machine.

Automotive tire Bumper Gas Home appliance Automotive wheel system


I used the radial arm saw to cut the tenon, and cleaned it up with the shoulder plane and chisel.

Wood Wood stain Hardwood Office ruler Varnish


Wood Hardwood Natural material Plank Wood stain


Wood Tool Natural material Hardwood Art


I then took two 5/16 bolt over to the metal band saw. I cut the heads off. I drilled a 5/16 hole through a piece of scrap wood so I could cut the slot for the blade.

Stairs Wood Hardwood Wood stain Flooring


Wood Tool Writing implement Office supplies Ball pen


I drilled the hole through the bolts for the blade pin. I cut a section of band saw blade and drilled the holes in it.

Wood Gas Stairs Wood stain Hardwood


Wood Fixture Gas Hardwood Building material


Then its off to the make the handles. Off to the wood pile.

Wood Flooring Tool Hardwood Auto part


I cut 4" off the firewood stick for the 2 handles.

Tableware Wood Kitchen utensil Table Wood stain


Off to the lathe. 2 cool points. I got to use a new live center I bought and the new tool rest I made.

Wood Cross Religious item Font Rectangle


Wood Gas Hardwood Automotive tire Auto part


I then drilled and tapped the handles. I'm not sure if I will epoxy these in, or pin them.

Its now sitting on my bench with a coat of Danish Oil. Tomorrow, I hope to have a finish picture.

Wood Hardwood Lumber Wood stain Table
Great steps through the process. It made me feel like I helped you with it. Very nice work. Makes me secretly want a lathe. :=)
 

Attachments

#48 ·
Simonds Saw Restore

Its a Simonds Hand saw. It looks like they stopped producing saws in 1926, so I just know its probably older than that. It was in pretty good shape, so it didn't take a lot of restoration.

I didn't do a great job documenting the processes but it went like this:
For the blade -
1. remove handle
2. soak in evapo-rust
3. hose off evapo-rust
4. wet sand with 600 grit and wd-40
5. Cover etch with painters tape to protect from wire brush
6. wire brush with fine wire wheel
7. a little more wet sanding with 600 grit and wd-40 to soften edge where tape was
8. Wipe down and oil.

Handle
1. sand. I started with 120 grit, ended with 500. Note the idea wasn't to get rid of all patinia, just clean it up a bit
2. BLO. 2 coats so far. I'll add a couple more.

Brass
Wire brush and hit with the felt wheel.

Road surface Organism Grey Asphalt Handwriting


Brown Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plank


Wood Hardwood Varnish Composite material Gas


Font Artifact Wood Handwriting Rectangle


Wood Table Flooring Wood stain Floor


Wood Art Varnish Font Hardwood


Musical instrument String instrument Guitar accessory Wood String instrument


Hand tool Wood Tool Pliers Metalworking hand tool
 

Attachments

#49 ·
Simonds Saw Restore

Its a Simonds Hand saw. It looks like they stopped producing saws in 1926, so I just know its probably older than that. It was in pretty good shape, so it didn't take a lot of restoration.

I didn't do a great job documenting the processes but it went like this:
For the blade -
1. remove handle
2. soak in evapo-rust
3. hose off evapo-rust
4. wet sand with 600 grit and wd-40
5. Cover etch with painters tape to protect from wire brush
6. wire brush with fine wire wheel
7. a little more wet sanding with 600 grit and wd-40 to soften edge where tape was
8. Wipe down and oil.

Handle
1. sand. I started with 120 grit, ended with 500. Note the idea wasn't to get rid of all patinia, just clean it up a bit
2. BLO. 2 coats so far. I'll add a couple more.

Brass
Wire brush and hit with the felt wheel.

Road surface Organism Grey Asphalt Handwriting


Brown Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plank


Wood Hardwood Varnish Composite material Gas


Font Artifact Wood Handwriting Rectangle


Wood Table Flooring Wood stain Floor


Wood Art Varnish Font Hardwood


Musical instrument String instrument Guitar accessory Wood String instrument


Hand tool Wood Tool Pliers Metalworking hand tool
Nice saw Don. You're getting quite a collection going there. Oh I forgot, you're not a collector are you? :)
 

Attachments

#58 ·
Hand Saw restore 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, just because its listed, Its not a referral, some I've used, some I have not. Use it as if you found it on your own.

My Saws, using collecting, cleaning and buying thread
And Andy's Saw Talk

A MUST SEE Andy's Sharpening Western Saws - Full Length Instructional Video

Other Reference Sites
http://www.cianperez.com/Wood/WoodDocs/WoodHowTo/INDEXHowTo.htm

lumberjocks blogs
mochoa - New Handle for and Old Saw
Mads has an excellent series.

General Info
thesawblog.com
http://norsewoodsmith.com/content/specialty-saws-and-taper-grinding
thesawblog.com

Sharpening
www.vintagesaws.com/library/primer/sharp.html
www3.telus.net/BrentBeach/sawjig/
www.getwoodworking.com
http://www.getwoodworking.com/news/article.asp?a=783

Handle Templates
http://www.tgiag.com/saw-handle-scans.html
http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/prodimg/gt/pdf/GT-DKITXX_INST.pdf

Locating bolt holes in replacement saw handles
http://www.blackburntools.com/blog/locating-bolt-holes-in-replacement-saw-handles/

Cutting new teeth
http://norsewoodsmith.com/node/76
http://paulsellers.com/2011/12/saw/

Restoring
www.wkfinetools.com/
Straightening Bent Handsaw Blades at wkfinetools
http://home.grics.net/~weir/saw_restoration.html
Includes cutting new teeth.
Rusty Gold: How to Pick a Great Vintage Handsaw

Buying and other info
www.disstonianinstitute.com
www.vintagesaws.com/
www.sydnassloot.com/tools.htm#saws
toolsforworkingwood

Kits
http://www.bontzsawworks.net/

Saw Making
http://norsewoodsmith.com/content/backsaw-project
http://www.backsaw.net/SawHandles101.pdf
http://www.wenzloffandsons.com/pdf_docs/kit_instructions-back-saw-Full_Kit2.pdf

Parts for sale
Wenzloff & Sons
Tools for woodworking parts and kits

http://www.tgiag.com/sawplate.html

Saw Nuts
http://blackburntools.com/new-tools/new-saws-and-related/saw-bolts/index.html
http://www.badaxetoolworks.com/bad-axe-fasteners.html

Polishing Brass
http://lumberjocks.com/replies/396416
Brass Darkening Solution

Straightening a saw.
This is what a sawmaker's anvil looks like.
Gas Font Rectangle Wood Artifact


A blog entry written by Stephen Shepherd in his Full Chisel blog.
How to Straighten Bent Saw Blades
Straightening Bent Hand Saw Blades
http://woodcentral.com/articles/handtools/articles_866.shtml

saw handles templates and saw tooth stuff
http://www.galoototron.com/plans-and-guides/
http://www.wenzloffandsons.com/faq/36-saw-kit-tech/71-saw-patterns.html
 

Attachments

#59 ·
Hand Saw restore 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, just because its listed, Its not a referral, some I've used, some I have not. Use it as if you found it on your own.

My Saws, using collecting, cleaning and buying thread
And Andy's Saw Talk

A MUST SEE Andy's Sharpening Western Saws - Full Length Instructional Video

Other Reference Sites
http://www.cianperez.com/Wood/WoodDocs/WoodHowTo/INDEXHowTo.htm

lumberjocks blogs
mochoa - New Handle for and Old Saw
Mads has an excellent series.

General Info
thesawblog.com
http://norsewoodsmith.com/content/specialty-saws-and-taper-grinding
thesawblog.com

Sharpening
www.vintagesaws.com/library/primer/sharp.html
www3.telus.net/BrentBeach/sawjig/
www.getwoodworking.com
http://www.getwoodworking.com/news/article.asp?a=783

Handle Templates
http://www.tgiag.com/saw-handle-scans.html
http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/prodimg/gt/pdf/GT-DKITXX_INST.pdf

Locating bolt holes in replacement saw handles
http://www.blackburntools.com/blog/locating-bolt-holes-in-replacement-saw-handles/

Cutting new teeth
http://norsewoodsmith.com/node/76
http://paulsellers.com/2011/12/saw/

Restoring
www.wkfinetools.com/
Straightening Bent Handsaw Blades at wkfinetools
http://home.grics.net/~weir/saw_restoration.html
Includes cutting new teeth.
Rusty Gold: How to Pick a Great Vintage Handsaw

Buying and other info
www.disstonianinstitute.com
www.vintagesaws.com/
www.sydnassloot.com/tools.htm#saws
toolsforworkingwood

Kits
http://www.bontzsawworks.net/

Saw Making
http://norsewoodsmith.com/content/backsaw-project
http://www.backsaw.net/SawHandles101.pdf
http://www.wenzloffandsons.com/pdf_docs/kit_instructions-back-saw-Full_Kit2.pdf

Parts for sale
Wenzloff & Sons
Tools for woodworking parts and kits

http://www.tgiag.com/sawplate.html

Saw Nuts
http://blackburntools.com/new-tools/new-saws-and-related/saw-bolts/index.html
http://www.badaxetoolworks.com/bad-axe-fasteners.html

Polishing Brass
http://lumberjocks.com/replies/396416
Brass Darkening Solution

Straightening a saw.
This is what a sawmaker's anvil looks like.
Gas Font Rectangle Wood Artifact


A blog entry written by Stephen Shepherd in his Full Chisel blog.
How to Straighten Bent Saw Blades
Straightening Bent Hand Saw Blades
http://woodcentral.com/articles/handtools/articles_866.shtml

saw handles templates and saw tooth stuff
http://www.galoototron.com/plans-and-guides/
http://www.wenzloffandsons.com/faq/36-saw-kit-tech/71-saw-patterns.html
thank´s Don :)
just favorited it just in case my brain don´t remember it :)

Dennis
 

Attachments

#81 ·
A Millers Falls 74c Miter Box

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 mainly due to price. While at an antique shop a short while ago I found this. Its a Millers Falls Langdon Acme Miter Box model 74C.

Wood Hardwood Flooring Gas Machine


Wood Table Flooring Floor Wood stain


Wood Alcoholic beverage Drink Gas Font


Once i got it home my intend was to just clean it up good and use it. I do remember walking to the shop one evening after work thinking, "maybe I'll clean up the miter saw", but I don't know when it became a complete restore. I know I never intended it to be that way. I know at one point every piece was separated. They were cleaned, polished, honed and/or repainted.

I had to do a quite of bit of honing and polishing to get the cylinders to work right. The tooling marks were pretty prominent, leaving me to believe this hasn't been used very much at all.

Wood Gas Rectangle Composite material Hardwood


Wood Flooring Floor Gas Rectangle


I even managed to peel the label off and glue it back on as it was before. I've gotten them off by heating them with a heat gun before, but this one just peeled right off.

The saw is a Disston-Porter Miter saw. I don't believe its ever been re-sharpened and its still pretty sharp. I am going to use it a little to see if its ready for sharpening or if its ok as is. Its has a 24" blade being about 28" overall.

Wood Gas Musical instrument Bumper Automotive exterior


Wood Flooring Gas Hardwood Wood stain


Wood Floor Flooring Gas Hardwood


One more hand tool to add to the collection.
 

Attachments

#82 ·
A Millers Falls 74c Miter Box

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 mainly due to price. While at an antique shop a short while ago I found this. Its a Millers Falls Langdon Acme Miter Box model 74C.

Wood Hardwood Flooring Gas Machine


Wood Table Flooring Floor Wood stain


Wood Alcoholic beverage Drink Gas Font


Once i got it home my intend was to just clean it up good and use it. I do remember walking to the shop one evening after work thinking, "maybe I'll clean up the miter saw", but I don't know when it became a complete restore. I know I never intended it to be that way. I know at one point every piece was separated. They were cleaned, polished, honed and/or repainted.

I had to do a quite of bit of honing and polishing to get the cylinders to work right. The tooling marks were pretty prominent, leaving me to believe this hasn't been used very much at all.

Wood Gas Rectangle Composite material Hardwood


Wood Flooring Floor Gas Rectangle


I even managed to peel the label off and glue it back on as it was before. I've gotten them off by heating them with a heat gun before, but this one just peeled right off.

The saw is a Disston-Porter Miter saw. I don't believe its ever been re-sharpened and its still pretty sharp. I am going to use it a little to see if its ready for sharpening or if its ok as is. Its has a 24" blade being about 28" overall.

Wood Gas Musical instrument Bumper Automotive exterior


Wood Flooring Gas Hardwood Wood stain


Wood Floor Flooring Gas Hardwood


One more hand tool to add to the collection.
Another beautiful restoration for sure Don well done!!!!
 

Attachments

#94 ·
A Millers Falls 74c Miter Box

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 mainly due to price. While at an antique shop a short while ago I found this. Its a Millers Falls Langdon Acme Miter Box model 74C.

Wood Hardwood Flooring Gas Machine


Wood Table Flooring Floor Wood stain


Wood Alcoholic beverage Drink Gas Font


Once i got it home my intend was to just clean it up good and use it. I do remember walking to the shop one evening after work thinking, "maybe I'll clean up the miter saw", but I don't know when it became a complete restore. I know I never intended it to be that way. I know at one point every piece was separated. They were cleaned, polished, honed and/or repainted.

I had to do a quite of bit of honing and polishing to get the cylinders to work right. The tooling marks were pretty prominent, leaving me to believe this hasn't been used very much at all.

Wood Gas Rectangle Composite material Hardwood


Wood Flooring Floor Gas Rectangle


I even managed to peel the label off and glue it back on as it was before. I've gotten them off by heating them with a heat gun before, but this one just peeled right off.

The saw is a Disston-Porter Miter saw. I don't believe its ever been re-sharpened and its still pretty sharp. I am going to use it a little to see if its ready for sharpening or if its ok as is. Its has a 24" blade being about 28" overall.

Wood Gas Musical instrument Bumper Automotive exterior


Wood Flooring Gas Hardwood Wood stain


Wood Floor Flooring Gas Hardwood


One more hand tool to add to the collection.
Don, what kind/color paint did you use for the body? It looks like the blue Delta uses. After seeing this post I am now thinking of going and giving my box a full restore…

I also recently picked up an old Stanley miter box w Disston saw that I found at Goodwill for like 8 dollars. Like the MF its mostly cast iron and looks very well made. I haven't got a chance to do much cleaning to it yet but I am interested how the two compare.
 

Attachments

#106 ·
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 to 500 grit and given a few coats of BLO. I have sharpened to 2 back saws. The rip saw will get sharpened once I get a few new files.

Brown Wood Hardwood Wood stain Varnish


This saw has some minor pitting on the blade. I cleaned it up and wire brushed it. I decided not to sand any further. The character is fine for my shop.

Wood Tool Wood stain Hardwood Plank


I have a few more to do, so I made a soaking tray. I have one similar for hand planes, but it is to narrow for the bigger saws.

Wood Wood stain Gas Hardwood Automotive exterior


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Tool Metal


Wood Wood stain Font Varnish Hardwood


Brown Wood Table Wood stain Plank


Rectangle Wood Composite material Concrete Road surface


I replaced the missing screw off another parts saw. I'm not sure what would have caused this rust line. The saw is perfectly straight, so it wasn't bent. It shouldn't effect the use, and I didn't want to sand enought to get it out.
....................................

Distton 16" backsaw.

--------------
Hand tool Wood Wood stain Tool Hardwood


Wood Office ruler Ruler Wood stain Hardwood


Wood Hardwood Wood stain Composite material Plywood


Rectangle Gas Electric blue Metal Font


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plank Rectangle


Wood Hand tool Tool Wood stain Office ruler


A small unmarked back saw. 12"

Wood Hand tool Wood stain Hardwood Varnish


Hand tool Crosscut saw Wood Saw Rectangle


Wood Saw Crosscut saw Tool Wood stain


Wood Tool Hand tool Bumper Bicycle part


Wood Office ruler Rectangle Wood stain Tool


Thanks for looking.
 

Attachments

#107 ·
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 to 500 grit and given a few coats of BLO. I have sharpened to 2 back saws. The rip saw will get sharpened once I get a few new files.

Brown Wood Hardwood Wood stain Varnish


This saw has some minor pitting on the blade. I cleaned it up and wire brushed it. I decided not to sand any further. The character is fine for my shop.

Wood Tool Wood stain Hardwood Plank


I have a few more to do, so I made a soaking tray. I have one similar for hand planes, but it is to narrow for the bigger saws.

Wood Wood stain Gas Hardwood Automotive exterior


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Tool Metal


Wood Wood stain Font Varnish Hardwood


Brown Wood Table Wood stain Plank


Rectangle Wood Composite material Concrete Road surface


I replaced the missing screw off another parts saw. I'm not sure what would have caused this rust line. The saw is perfectly straight, so it wasn't bent. It shouldn't effect the use, and I didn't want to sand enought to get it out.
....................................

Distton 16" backsaw.

--------------
Hand tool Wood Wood stain Tool Hardwood


Wood Office ruler Ruler Wood stain Hardwood


Wood Hardwood Wood stain Composite material Plywood


Rectangle Gas Electric blue Metal Font


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plank Rectangle


Wood Hand tool Tool Wood stain Office ruler


A small unmarked back saw. 12"

Wood Hand tool Wood stain Hardwood Varnish


Hand tool Crosscut saw Wood Saw Rectangle


Wood Saw Crosscut saw Tool Wood stain


Wood Tool Hand tool Bumper Bicycle part


Wood Office ruler Rectangle Wood stain Tool


Thanks for looking.
Nice work Don, ready for another lifetime of cutting!!!
 

Attachments

#121 ·
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 can find is its From 1852 to 1856.

Brown Wood Gas Rectangle Metal


Artifact Wood Metal Circle Fashion accessory


So it took some handle work.

Tire Bicycle tire Wheel Automotive tire Bicycle handlebar


I didn't try to match the old and new. I didn't have any apple, and I kind of like the "I've been fixed better than new" look anyhow.

Wood Helmet Automotive tire Plant Auto part


And after some soaking in evapo-rust, sanding and more sanding, some wire brushing and some polishing it came out like this.

Brown Door Wood Wall Brick


Wood Art Artifact Revolver Door knocker


Wood Musical instrument Door Art Sculpture


Brown Handle Door Wood Door handle


I sharpened it, but its still got a little walk, so I needed to work that out. Its good now.

Its got a 5" depth of cut, 18" plate length
 

Attachments

#122 ·
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 can find is its From 1852 to 1856.

Brown Wood Gas Rectangle Metal


Artifact Wood Metal Circle Fashion accessory


So it took some handle work.

Tire Bicycle tire Wheel Automotive tire Bicycle handlebar


I didn't try to match the old and new. I didn't have any apple, and I kind of like the "I've been fixed better than new" look anyhow.

Wood Helmet Automotive tire Plant Auto part


And after some soaking in evapo-rust, sanding and more sanding, some wire brushing and some polishing it came out like this.

Brown Door Wood Wall Brick


Wood Art Artifact Revolver Door knocker


Wood Musical instrument Door Art Sculpture


Brown Handle Door Wood Door handle


I sharpened it, but its still got a little walk, so I needed to work that out. Its good now.

Its got a 5" depth of cut, 18" plate length
@Don W-If you didn't find your split nut driver, how'd the razor blade trick work for you?
 

Attachments

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Top