Here is a rather abused "Board of Education" (ex-school property) Disston Dovetail Saw that I restored recently. I am amazed that such abuse is permitted in schools!
BTW, if you are like me, you prefer pictures over "talk". I will try to follow that principle.
Note the multiple splits, deep bruises on the horns, the lower left of handle, & where the right sawplate meets the handle. Also note the multiple hacksaw cuts in the teeth. Regarding the latter, I can think of no possible excuse for such a thing!
I took a few "epoxy shortcuts" with this one (
).
Quick tip: Note the scrapers to the left. They are worn-out / discarded paint scraper blades. They make excellent & flexible scrapers for this type of work! I sharpen them on a 1000 grit diamond stone:
After a little linseed oil & wax. In the end, it cuts extremely well despite all its shortcomings:
My attempt to "raise" the etch. Is there a better way to do this?
Just barely visible now:
BTW, if you are like me, you prefer pictures over "talk". I will try to follow that principle.
Note the multiple splits, deep bruises on the horns, the lower left of handle, & where the right sawplate meets the handle. Also note the multiple hacksaw cuts in the teeth. Regarding the latter, I can think of no possible excuse for such a thing!
I took a few "epoxy shortcuts" with this one (
).
Quick tip: Note the scrapers to the left. They are worn-out / discarded paint scraper blades. They make excellent & flexible scrapers for this type of work! I sharpen them on a 1000 grit diamond stone:
After a little linseed oil & wax. In the end, it cuts extremely well despite all its shortcomings:
My attempt to "raise" the etch. Is there a better way to do this?
Just barely visible now:
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