Saw ID, Part 2

Re: Saw ID, Part 2

Gary Smyth

>Look closely. I'm betting that that notch at the top of the handle is not original to the saw. I'm thinking that notch fit a peg in a tool box and was probably hung held by a turnbuckle somewhere along the length. You might be able to more easily find a original example if you aren't looking to match the notch.

Re: Saw ID, Part 2

Ryan Selberg in Salt Lake City

>Thanks for the response, Gary. However, I can find absolutely no evidence of ANY alterations to the original handle. The saw is in absolutely pristine condition. If I were to hazard a guess as to the maker, I would think likely an Atkins. However, I haven't seen any Atkins (or others) with the squared shoulder above the handhold opening. I am basically just curious about the saw's likely maker, but having bought the saw already, I will enjoy it for both the originality of the handle and the utilitarian value of its ability to cut wood.

Ryan

Re: Saw ID, Part 2

Ernie Miller Topeka

>This is why I suggested several months ago that a site needed set up where differant saws and there etches could be set up to doccument these things. I'm sure every year several of these beautiful etches and saws dissapear from history. over time it could possably be established who the maker was by the shape of the handle if there was a repository for these pictures and all of the relivant info TPI length of blade and size of handle. you picture is perfect for such an archive.

Heres another one

Todd Hughes

>I thought I had a saw like this. Looked around and found this one behind the seat in my car. haven't cleaned it up but I can see it has a very fancy etch but do not think it is the same as your saw though the saw nut looks the same. I have seen a few of these and often they are of a rather small size,[mine has a 22 in. blade]. They are a very attractive and "Flashy" saw but just don't look real high quality to me. I think they were made to appeal to buyers that were not profesional wood workers and who would pick a saw by how it looked. Don't know. ....I always thought they looked like an Atkins saw too.For sure that notch on the top is factory....Todd....Who removed the price tag to save on others Pain and Suffereing

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L. Hanson

>I can't say for sure who made it either, but if you look at the background of Bob Kaune's you can see an etch from a Simonds brand saw, the design of which which looks quite similar to the Lezoli etch...

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Mike G.

>Todd,

That handle looks kind of like the handle on my old Disston #8, Apple wood handle with wheat carving and the four saw nuts. Mine's just more "worn" from use and the blade has had a lot of sharpenings.

Mike G.

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Todd Hughes

>If your Disston no.8 has a handle like this one it must be a replacement. I am pretty positive that none no. 8s ever had any carving on them or a handle that looked like this saws.Maybe some guy liked the handle on this saw and used it to replace a busted one on his #8 .....Todd

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Mike G.

>It's my user at work so it doesn't matter to me. It looks like the blade and handle are the same age. Since the ectch has been long gone, for all I know the blade could be something other than Disston, but the medallion is definitely a Disston. It might not be a No. 8 although it has 8 tpi. All I know is it's a comfortable saw to use.

Mike G in SC where it seems like Spring is a bit early.

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Ryan Selberg in Salt Lake City

>Mike, you might try going to www.disstonianinstitute.com and look at the No. 8 saws. There are several pictures of them, and there is a similarity in the shoulder, but it is not as squared off as Todd and my saws. All said and done, if your saw is comfortable and cuts well, that is the bottom line!

Ryan

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Mike G.

>Here's a pic of the handle of my saw. And yes it's my everyday user and can use a sharpening.