Another mystery saw

Discussion in 'Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion' started by johnnyrsa, May 2, 2014.

  1. johnnyrsa

    johnnyrsa Active Member

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    I found this saw the other day and was wondering if any of you guys have any idea who the manufacturer might be. The handle it had on wasn't original and the brass nuts and medallion was long gone. There isn't any visible etching on the plate that I can see, the only marking is a stamp on the one corner. It had a nib at some stage of it's life but that too is gone. I have to say the condition of the saw plate is pretty good, dead straight and very little rust pitting. Could it be a Disston No. 12 or maybe a No. 9?
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    Last edited: May 2, 2014
  2. TobyC

    TobyC Most Valued Member

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    Disston No. 77, maybe?


    Measure the thickness, a 77 should be around .042 at the tooth line, .037 next to the handle on the back, .025 right above the etch and .019 at the point.
     
  3. johnnyrsa

    johnnyrsa Active Member

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    Hmm could be.. The later No. 77 didn't have split nuts right? Which would explain why this one has bigger screw holes.
     
    Last edited: May 8, 2014
  4. TobyC

    TobyC Most Valued Member

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    Look closely, maybe use pmcgee's WD40 puddling trick.


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