I don't know how deep the manufacturer's imprint goes, so only removed a bit of rust so it's readable. #saw #restoration
1905 ad for this saw set, lol. You've got to admit, it definitely is well made! Possibly the saw set is 120 years old, more or less (they made them before 1905, and way into the 1930's it looks like).
It's been a long time since this saw was sharpened. Probably, when it was manufactured. I am guessing late 1800's up to 1930 or 1940. #saw #sharpening
Looks like some kind of lawsuit involving Disston saws there from the 1960's, lol.
Apparently, 15 W. Van Buren is part of the Chicago Library now.
I guess I know what reference desk to call if I really wanted to figure out how old this saw was... curious if they have any old "Stebbins Hardware" catalogs, if they exist. Or at least, old advertisements from Chicago newspapers!
So as I was removing rust, an imprint of the manufacturer appeared.... #restoration #tool #saw
I don't know how deep the manufacturer's imprint goes, so only removed a bit of rust so it's readable. #saw #restoration
After that, decided to remove some rust. Started with fine steel wool and WD-40, but ended up using some sandpaper as well. Decided to not to 100% clean, for a reason you will see.
So as I was removing rust, an imprint of the manufacturer appeared.... #restoration #tool #saw
I had bought this "saw set" at someone's garage sale a long time ago, it had been mounted on a decorative board and was very rusty. I think someone's "shabby chic/antique" kitchen decoration, lol. Found the instructions for this on Google Books, I believe. Printed out the instructions and they are in a plastic bag attached to the saw set. #saw #restoration
1905 ad for this saw set, lol. You've got to admit, it definitely is well made! Possibly the saw set is 120 years old, more or less (they made them before 1905, and way into the 1930's it looks like).
It took me a good 45 min or so for the first pass. Just took my time. #restoration #tools
I had bought this "saw set" at someone's garage sale a long time ago, it had been mounted on a decorative board and was very rusty. I think someone's "shabby chic/antique" kitchen decoration, lol. Found the instructions for this on Google Books, I believe. Printed out the instructions and they are in a plastic bag attached to the saw set. #saw #restoration
The vise really does make this easier. #saw
It's been a long time since this saw was sharpened. Probably, when it was manufactured. I am guessing late 1800's up to 1930 or 1940. #saw #sharpening
