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Disston #12 panel saw

Started by Northwoods, August 24, 2015, 02:52:20 PM

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Northwoods

I had the good fortune to snag a Disston #12 panel saw last Saturday.  It is a beauty.  Tote is one of Disston's very best: intact with no cracks, breaks, or missing pieces. (It has one slight paint smear and a previous owner's name lightly scratched on the back side of the tote.) Buttons are clean and crisp.  Blade is nearly unused with no missing teeth and a good nib: straight, shiny and nearly free of blemishes (for a 1896-1917 model) and the etching is clear as day.
Here is my problem:  I have cleaned and "restored" many hand saws, but this saw is clearly something special.  What should I do?  My greatest concern is that I would do something to harm it.
If you can give me unequivocal sound advice, speak up. Please.  I don't want suggestions; I want to do this saw justice--if I do anything at all.
The ORIGINAL Northwoods.

Branson

You can get rid of the paint smear with lacquer thinner.  What else would you want to do?  Mmm... Wax the blade to keep away rust.