Disston Try Square No 1 Restoration

A try square is so called because it is used to try how square the workpiece is.
I obtained this Disston No. 1 try square as part of a vintage tool horde (9 items in a bucket) that I received as a gift. For that I am very thankful to my friend and brother in Christ, Chuck.
The try square was invented in ancient times, and is sometimes called a builder's, flat, framing, rafter, and a steel square.
The try square was patented in 1819 by Silas Hawes, a blacksmith from South Shaftsbury, Vermont. You may ask yourself “How could something invented before the Pyramids be patented?” I think Silas Hawes had a brother that was a lawyer. Notably, they were from SHAFTSbury.
This restoration took about 2 hours and was basically a rust removal and cleanup more so than a restoration. Boiled linseed oil was applied to the wood to preserve and protect.
All video was captured and edited using an iPhone 8 Plus, an iMac with iMovie and Photoshop.
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:13 - One of nine gifts
0:33 - Cleaning the parts
1:24 - Detailing
2:50 - Woodworking
4:23 - Final Polishing with Wire Wheel
5:00 - Squaring the Try Square
5:56 - Applying Boiled Linseed Oil
6:26 - Checking for Square
6:40 - Parting shots
7:17 - End
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[@melvinparker3661]

Absolutely awesome. This guy is not only great at restoring tools he is a great guy and a good friend of mine. I love watching his videos.
Smooth

[@RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks]

Thank you my friend. A honest endorsement for sure.

[@357magdad]

Nice job! You can't beat steel, brass and wood!

[@RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks]

I was just mildly disappointed when I realized the square had no brass. But is has that DISSTON name on it, so I consider it very cool.

[@budmartin8297]

Nice work. You now have a tool that one can be proud to own, use and care for. I hope you have had the pleasure of cleaning a nice rosewood and brass handled Stanley square. There's nothing like seeing that deep rosewood come back to life and polished brass is always a treat too. I love refreshing old tools and restoring their dignity.

[@paulaleeper5389]

great job thank you..

[@johnfix1]

The razor blade scraping is a valuable tip. Not only is this a great restoration but it is also a nice tool to use.

[@RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks]

Thanks John.

[@endres689]

Thanks for the shout-out to Shaftsbury, VT. It's my birthplace and home.

[@RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks]

Thanks. Would like to visit sometime.

[@kenthobart7821]

Really well done, another great restoration. Thanks for the educational information, I learned something!

[@RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks]

Thank you my friend.

[@briansworkshop01]

Nice job looks great and work s fine thanks for sharing. 🍺🍺👍👍😷

[@RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks]

Thank you my friend.

[@tommyroberts6406]

Good job as always

[@RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks]

Thanks Tommy.

[@essentialhandyman]

You can't beat the feel of an old tool in your hand. Much better than the new stainless steel omes. Nice job.

[@RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks]

Thank you my friend.

[@davidcoats1037]

Nicely done! 😃👌🏼
Somebody must think an awful lot of you to give you such an awesome set of vintage tools. Take care. 👍🏼

[@RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks]

Thank you my friend. Yes, I was shocked when I gazed into that bucket of old tools. Those tools belonged to his father. Once I restore that Stanley No 5 plane I’m passing it back to the grandson.

[@LittleRestorers]

1 down ... 8 to go 😁👍

[@RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks]

The Stanley No 5 is soaking in EvapoRust!

[@lsacszcxhdad2792]

I really liked it! Why do most people want to take everything apart and polish it to the last screw?

[@RestorationbyAlabamaCreeks]

Several reasons:
1. To preserve for history
2. To impress everyone
3. To prove to yourself you can do it
4. To get lots of “likes” and subscriber on YT
5. To rebuild a tool that is made of better quality materials than modern tools.
6. It is a Fun hobby
7. It challenges the mind and helps keep cognitive ability keen