Next time you have a saw screw stuck, don't file into it, use 5 minute epoxy to glue a stick of hard wood scrap to it, you'll be able to hold it and keep it from spinning and unscrew the screw portion. I do this all the time. I have also had good luck with soaking the wood handle in warm water which makes the wood swell around the nut and keeps it from spinning, spray the screw end with WD and it should spin right out. The only drawback with using the water method is that now you have to dry the handle slowly to keep it from splitting. The 5 min epoxy comes right off with a bit of heat and you don't destroy the nut or file into the wood handle.
To fill holes and gouges in wood, make up some shellac and put a drop in the hole and sand the spot so the sawdust is deposited in the depression; may need several attempts to fill to the surface. The epoxy will always show. If the depression is a dent, put water on the dent until it wont take any more water; take a clothes iron and a wet rag and iron the dent out. The steam from the heat will swell the wood fibers back to the surface.
So I'm fairly confident that I saw the matching saw for the Disston on Antiques Roadshow- the initials were exactly the same. They belonged to a young Adolf Hitler when he had an ill-fated stint as a cabinet maker. It left him a jaded young man and the rest is history. The appraiser said that the matching saw would be worth millions in its original condition to the right collector. I shudder to think how much money was lost by restoring this saw.
I would have left the initials and scars in the handles, nor would I file the screws. Why didn’t you sharpen the saws after all that restorative work at least they would be usable.
I'd love if you'd talk about what you find, or why you're doing things the way you're doing them. Having videos like this play in the background while I'm at work is wonderful, but sometimes I have to listen rather than watch. Fun project, though!
Thanks for kind words. Unfortunately English in not my first language so I rather use subtitles (easier way to build thoughts and use specialised language). Maybe one day ;)
@@PMMetaldetecting it doesn't need to be in English! Especially here in the United States, we could use a little exposure to other languages. Did you know that only 20% of Americans are bilingual, and the majority of them speak Spanish as their first language?
Much more could have been done to avoid cutting the screwhead. Too much sanding and removal of original protection. Sanding marks and filling holes, why, pointless, loss of age, marks and heritage, cleaning only would have been better. Then protect with oil. Your beeswax will be no substitute for original, whatever that was. Regardless, great video, I have s&j saw to do too. Interesting.
@@PMMetaldetecting thats why I was watching it. I take the heritage viewpoint, let the age show and only do enough to make it last. I took lots from it, very educational. I could have worded my comments so less negative, apologies for offence caused by them.
@@seadog158 the thinking is to have an honest repair or refurbishment. The state the object is in should be left for all to see, or it should show its age. After all we are just Stewarts/caretakers of the objects for future generations.
@@seadog158 some of the buildings in Europe can't be repaired, loss of skills, materials and high cost means they have had to think of other ways. So they use lego in the repair, looksnrw and honest.
Next time you have a saw screw stuck, don't file into it, use 5 minute epoxy to glue a stick of hard wood scrap to it, you'll be able to hold it and keep it from spinning and unscrew the screw portion. I do this all the time. I have also had good luck with soaking the wood handle in warm water which makes the wood swell around the nut and keeps it from spinning, spray the screw end with WD and it should spin right out. The only drawback with using the water method is that now you have to dry the handle slowly to keep it from splitting. The 5 min epoxy comes right off with a bit of heat and you don't destroy the nut or file into the wood handle.
Thx for advice
Great info! I have one that needs this.
To fill holes and gouges in wood, make up some shellac and put a drop in the hole and sand the spot so the sawdust is deposited in the depression; may need several attempts to fill to the surface. The epoxy will always show. If the depression is a dent, put water on the dent until it wont take any more water; take a clothes iron and a wet rag and iron the dent out. The steam from the heat will swell the wood fibers back to the surface.
What a difference a little TLC can do. enjoyed watching.
Great job buddy, and beautiful result 👍
So I'm fairly confident that I saw the matching saw for the Disston on Antiques Roadshow- the initials were exactly the same. They belonged to a young Adolf Hitler when he had an ill-fated stint as a cabinet maker. It left him a jaded young man and the rest is history. The appraiser said that the matching saw would be worth millions in its original condition to the right collector. I shudder to think how much money was lost by restoring this saw.
Nice story
Wow, didn't know you did this mate! Quality job! I love watching things like this on the TV. We'll have to have a chat at work about it.
I would have left the initials and scars in the handles, nor would I file the screws. Why didn’t you sharpen the saws after all that restorative work at least they would be usable.
Not planning to use them. They only for display
I'd love if you'd talk about what you find, or why you're doing things the way you're doing them. Having videos like this play in the background while I'm at work is wonderful, but sometimes I have to listen rather than watch. Fun project, though!
Thanks for kind words. Unfortunately English in not my first language so I rather use subtitles (easier way to build thoughts and use specialised language). Maybe one day ;)
@@PMMetaldetecting it doesn't need to be in English! Especially here in the United States, we could use a little exposure to other languages. Did you know that only 20% of Americans are bilingual, and the majority of them speak Spanish as their first language?
50% done - now sharpen and set teeth and it will be ready to use again.
Unfortunately it was just renovated for display not for using it
Very good job mate!
Sad how spear and Jackson no longer makes them in the uk
No sharpening ?
They are just for decoration so no need to be sharp
Much more could have been done to avoid cutting the screwhead.
Too much sanding and removal of original protection.
Sanding marks and filling holes, why, pointless, loss of age, marks and heritage, cleaning only would have been better. Then protect with oil.
Your beeswax will be no substitute for original, whatever that was.
Regardless, great video, I have s&j saw to do too. Interesting.
It was my first ever project. As a new to this type of work I have tried my best but as you mentioned still lot to learn
@@PMMetaldetecting thats why I was watching it. I take the heritage viewpoint, let the age show and only do enough to make it last. I took lots from it, very educational. I could have worded my comments so less negative, apologies for offence caused by them.
@@seadog158 the thinking is to have an honest repair or refurbishment. The state the object is in should be left for all to see, or it should show its age. After all we are just Stewarts/caretakers of the objects for future generations.
@@seadog158 some of the buildings in Europe can't be repaired, loss of skills, materials and high cost means they have had to think of other ways. So they use lego in the repair, looksnrw and honest.
@@jcoul1sc Yes, but where is the link of you restoring your saw? Paul Snaith hits it on the head.....put up or shut up.
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