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Disston D-8 26" 6 ppi thumbhole rip saw (10-031-017) - $110 SOLD

This 1930's Disston D-8 is gorgeous, and has seen very little use over its life. The handle has a few nicks and dings, and a couple of shallow lines (one on each side) that look deliberately done (sure wish I knew the story behind those). The blade is virtually unpitted, with just some light patina. Because the "etch" is actually printed, not etched, I left a little more staining around it so it would not be obliterated while cleaning. Leslie was the proud owner of this saw, and lightly engraved it near the handle.

This one will make a marvelous user. The lightly breasted blade is pin-straight and ready to eat wood. It is filed straight across, with 6° of rake, making it suitable for either hard and soft wood. Lightly set, it will run true through most dried woods (you won't want to use it on framing lumber). Were I not a southpaw, I would hang onto this one for myself (alas, these are not comfortable for us to use).

The saw has been thoroughly cleaned and sharpened. The apple handle was removed, stripped, and refinished. The saw nuts were lightly cleaned, and the blade sanded to remove rust and reduce friction. Finally, the teeth were reshaped, set, and sharpened. The only wood these teeth have seen is that used to ensure the saw runs clean and true. Suffice it to say, this saw is ready for action.

• Blade length - 26" at the toothline.
• Blade height - 7" at the heel, 2 3/8" at the toe.
• 6 ppi, filed rip.
• Teeth are filed with 6° of rake and unsloped gullets. No fleam on this one.
• Lightly breasted.
• Taper ground blade.