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Thumscrews on Disston Saw Vise?

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Thumscrews on Disston Saw Vise?

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Thumscrews on Disston Saw Vise?

Leyton [Auckland, NEW ZEALAND]

>Hi there;

Does anyone know what the two small thumbscrews on the front jaw of a saw vise are for?

I've been restoring a Disston 3D. Looks like there's a rod or something that's meant to be held by these screws...

Re: Thumscrews on Disston Saw Vise?

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Re: Thumscrews on Disston Saw Vise?

L. Hanson

>If I understand what you are referring to... The thumbscrews are there to hold a filing guide in place:


HTH

Leif

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