Saw-06
- Henry Disston and Son (singular) No.7 crosscut
saw. Made
only in the period around 1871-1875, as a second son was born in 1876.
26 inch blade,
8 points, filed crosscut. Split nuts. Condition of blade: straight, smooth
and sharp; minor pitting on both sides. Has nib. No missing teeth.
Each saw that
I've listed here has been conservatively cleaned with a dull chisel, followed
by fine steel wool to remove the red rust and accumulated dirt. Some
of the saws have been straightened with a saw doctor's hammer and anvil.
All should cut freely without binding or undue friction.