Tag Archives: handsaw
Panel Saw Restoration
One of the perks of moving to the Midwest is that old tools are still relatively easy to find–if you know where to look. When I lived in Alabama, it was really difficult to find old tools in local antique … Continue reading
Names on Tools: Past and Future Owners
Awhile back, I published a post about vintage tools with previous owners’ names on them. While it’s fun to imagine (and sometimes deduce) the character of the men who owned and used these tools before they came into my hands, … Continue reading
Choosing a Back Saw: Everything You Really Need to Know
So let’s say you’re just starting to get into woodworking, and you realize that you really need a small saw. The ones with the spines look nice. They’re called “back saws,” right? They seem like they might be easier to … Continue reading
Three-Dollar Saw: Restored
Last month, I posted a picture of a Disston no. 8 handsaw I found for three dollars. It took me some time to get the saw back in action, not because the work was difficult or time-consuming, but because other … Continue reading
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