Good video. This is pretty much what I do for the tools I keep for myself. The question I ask is, "Is this tool functional?" I love continuing the use of a tool that I know has been in use for 100+ years.
This is great Adam. I’ve got an old rip which I want to bring back to life while keeping its history, it was my uncle’s who was a cabinet maker. I’ve got a crosscut too which has some nice etching on the plate and I’m hoping this method with brake cleaner will remove the rust and preserve the etching. Fingers crossed.🤞
I’m not sure about the Women manufacturing the handles but they definitely used apple until around 1928 I believe. The early apple handles are by far my favourite Disston handles. They seem to stand up really well to the abuse they have seen over the years too.
Good video. This is pretty much what I do for the tools I keep for myself. The question I ask is, "Is this tool functional?" I love continuing the use of a tool that I know has been in use for 100+ years.
I have very few genuine museum pieces. So all of mine get used or are to be used. I do go mad on the odd piece and really go to town but it’s unusual
This is great Adam. I’ve got an old rip which I want to bring back to life while keeping its history, it was my uncle’s who was a cabinet maker. I’ve got a crosscut too which has some nice etching on the plate and I’m hoping this method with brake cleaner will remove the rust and preserve the etching. Fingers crossed.🤞
Give it a go. I don’t particularly like it but compared to other options it’s one to try.
@ will do. Looking forward to part two. 👍
I’ll send you a pic when they’re done.
@@nickjones3222I killed the file so just need to film the final touch up after setting and try it.
@@nickjones3222do send some photos.
I've read that all the handles on Disston saws were made by women from apple wood.
I’m not sure about the Women manufacturing the handles but they definitely used apple until around 1928 I believe. The early apple handles are by far my favourite Disston handles. They seem to stand up really well to the abuse they have seen over the years too.