I do remember our meeting in Michigan City. I did not know you at the time and later learned that you special in rare early saws. I still have...
Thanks David, So I assume, based on what I see and what you say that I may have a saw dating to the 1825-1837 era. Do I know you? You sound like...
After doing a little research, I think what I am looking at is a W. Tyzack saw. It has a steel back by the way. Any info would be helpful. I'm...
Folks, I just purchased this and I need some help with dating and ID. it is 14" long and the handle looks to be beech. I do see what I think is...
Thanks for your insight. As it stands now, we just don't know. So my approach is to just appreciate it for what it is rather than what it could...
I'm curious if I could get any info on dating this saw and anything else you may want to add. The bolts are unique and may help with dating....
David, Thanks for the reply. I have no proof that it is, or isn't a Disston product. I stated as much in the original post. At this point, until...
I recently was given this saw and the more I look at it the more questions I have. I usually do not give the Disston Jacksons a second look but...
Thanks, The names are there now but the search box is still not working for me. I recall it did not work previously either. Should I be able to...
I haven't checked for a while and it seems gone. Mark
Mystery Handle Update I decide that such a beautiful handle deserved a nice blade. I worked with Blackburn tools and they provided the necessary...
I just purchased this handle with rather new blade that was obviously added recently. I am considering adding a proper blade (10" brass back) to...
Swords & Halsted Fred et al, The bottom of the letters of CAST STEEL are somewhat blended into the bevel of the back. There does not seem to...
Swords & Halsted Thanks Fred, I appreciate your research. How did you date it to 1840 or before? Mark
I am looking for any info that you may have on this maker. One curious aspect is how the makers name was stamped. It was as if the two names...
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