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268321 Dan Beck <drumsandbacon@g...> 2019‑04‑23 Disston Saws - need some info/help
Good Evening!

I generally prefer Japanese saws, however over the last few months I've
purchased a few vintage Disston handsaws at garage sales and antique shops
and I don't think I've spent more than $5.00 on any of these saws. Upon
further inspection, I believe three of these saws could be excellent
workers. But before I spend any time or effort cleaning and sharpening
these, I wanted to get the sage opinions of you Galoots who have much more
experience than me.

The first saw I believe to be a Disston D8 rip saw from 1888-1896, 23" in
length, 4 TPI.
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0d3WIj-18xtgmR4GK_T4r_VOA
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0ik3MslYtpcczb_P0LL3dlo6A
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0Psvr0IVVpQX9QTiDnyKTwVSA
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0gvoiID2lLVAm4Z0MvhRuW7-A

The next saw I believe to be a D-23 crosscut  from 1940-1947, 26" length,
10 TPI.
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0-ezpEEZpisZdOpBt_9oFYsww
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0DrSYY-EcYxYLRVHl89oaIiiA
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0cUXiVR4lQtcvddwMYLpyIwOw

The final saw I have no idea. I believe it's a crosscut from 1940-1947, 20"
length, 9 TIP.
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0e_edOTp2wSyEwZOTp2_46-EQ
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0Cp-c3feTWq7--ohLF2RNr7rA
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0kwyyLtw3XiwvyE4jdDt0aP6g
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0bURC_5LUO9_6o4oNOLmV1Khg

But, I could be totally wrong. Please take a look and let me know what you
think. I appreciate the help and feedback.

Thanks,
Dan

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