Disston saw 16"

Nasutushenri · April 06, 2018, 07:25:52 AM

Recently I bought a Disston saw 16" in a local charity shop. Paid € 2.50.
A rare find on this side of the Atlantic.
Think I leave the saw in the current state.

Regards
Henri

Mike H · April 06, 2018, 07:40:13 AM

What is the TPI?
At that length would that be considered a panel saw or a "tool box saw"?

Nasutushenri · April 06, 2018, 09:44:34 AM

Mike, it's 10 TPI, but I know little about saw types.

Regards
Henri

Lewill2 · April 06, 2018, 10:01:47 AM

I don't know much about saws either but with that medallion it is an old one that was made before "& Son or & Sons".

http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/

For medallion styles use this link.

http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/medv2.html

Looks like 1917 - 1940 so I guess it isn't as old as I first thought.

Nasutushenri · April 06, 2018, 11:54:56 AM

Lewill2, thanks for the information.

It is a 13/16" medallion with "PHILA"on it, and D-8 on the etch.
According to the medallion styles link, the saw dates from the period 1928 - 1940.
Still about 70 years old.

Regards
Henri

lptools · April 06, 2018, 12:55:29 PM

Hello, Henri. That is a nice find around here too!!!!!!! Regards, Lou

Nasutushenri · April 06, 2018, 03:01:48 PM

Quote from: lptools on April 06, 2018, 12:55:29 PM
Hello, Henri. That is a nice find around here too!!!!!!! Regards, Lou

Lou, that's nice to hear.

Thought such saws are very common in the US.
I actually did not dare to show the saw on this forum.

Regards
Henri

Bill Houghton · April 06, 2018, 04:04:14 PM

Short saws like that are not nearly as common as I wish they were, at least in my neighborhood. I'd love to find one of those.

p_toad · April 06, 2018, 05:17:56 PM

That is a nice saw and I'm with Bill on that...would like to see one in the wild here. I don't think anyone here has a problem with you showing a saw (at least i sure hope not).

Yadda · April 06, 2018, 06:28:16 PM

Great find and even better buy! It would have followed me home too!

turnnut · April 06, 2018, 08:11:13 PM

Henri, we welcome any tool pictures.

yes, you found a nice saw, good for you. happy hunting for more tools, Frank

Nasutushenri · April 07, 2018, 09:29:37 AM

Thank you all for the warm reactions.

Regards,
Henri

jimreed2160 · May 20, 2018, 06:07:53 AM

Sorry for showing up late to the party. Nice saw. Over here we call short saws panel saws and also carpenter's toolbox saws. I find these short saws handy to use around the workshop--especially for quick crosscuts.

Nasutushenri · May 20, 2018, 06:55:58 AM

Jim, never too late to react.
All suggestions are welcome.

Regards
Henri

mikeswrenches · May 20, 2018, 02:11:30 PM

The short ones seem to be kind of scarce. I have seen exactly one. I got it for $5 and sold it right away. Probably too cheap as quick as it went.

Nice find Henri! and an excellent price.

Mike

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