Steve Reynolds recently happened on an original edition of the 1942 Disston Saw Manual. He was kind enough to let me borrow the pamphlet and web-ize some parts of it for the edification of Galoots everywhere.
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The Disston line-up of hand saws in 1942. Includes the Disstonite-handled D-95. Plastic was cool, once upon a time. For some great information on Disston saws and the best saw-sharpening tutorial on the Internet, check out Pete Taran's Vintage Saws site. Pete also has fine old Disston saws for sale. |
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A primer on rip saws which covers basic tooth geometry with tips on proper angle and body position when ripping. |
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A primer on cross-cut saws which covers basic tooth geometry and provides tips for use of these still most useful saws. |
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