Damn, thanks for the info

Wrigs,

Those are Type 12 iterations.  They're relatively common.  I don't think I'd classify them as missing links.  If you got to the Type 4 ratchets in the study and saw the Patent Pending stamp, and then looked at your ratchets, I could see where you might have been confused. Keep going in the study.  Stop on the Type 12 narrative.  Thanks of checking out the Type Study.

Jim C. 

I was reading a study in here and I have the missing link. I was just cleaning up and replacing parts. Who knew?

Quote from: Sudsy on March 09, 2026, 11:42:56 AMRecutting teeth is quite a project, pretty much an art. I tried once, failed pretty miserably

The handle looks perfect, maybe keep an eye on ebay for one with decent teeth and a busted grip and go from there
I just looked, figure $20

Great idea! 

And it's a lefty !!

Recutting teeth is quite a project, pretty much an art. I tried once, failed pretty miserably

The handle looks perfect, maybe keep an eye on ebay for one with decent teeth and a busted grip and go from there
I just looked, figure $20

I recently got a nice auger bit that is designed for those safety saw screws with the brass in the middle

This Disston  D7 (maybe D4) backsaw was found in the same wall cabinet as the D8 and the Atkins No. 25.  The teeth are almost non-existent.  The badge, handle, screws, and imprint on the back rib seem to indicate it was manufactured between 1876 and 1886ish. However, my analysis may be way off.  I would love to put this one back to work, but recutting the teeth may be outside my skill set or price range. 

This is a Disston and Sons D8 ripsaw.  The blade is 28 inches.  The badge, the domed screws, and the extra hole on the handle seem to indicate this saw was manufactured between 1880 and 1886ish, but I could be completely off base in my analysis. I used info gleaned from the Disston Institute treasure trove on Disston saws. The upper horn is lost to time, but I hope to repair it. The handles on these models are made from Apple wood.

Neat find!