SET OF 2 DISSTON D - 23 HAND SAWS - Hand Sharpened
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SET OF 2 DISSTON D-23 HAND SAWS - Hand SharpenedHere is a set of Disston D-23 sawsin fine ready to use condition. These saws are good user saws for thewoodworker who wants a set of quality ready to use saws. The D-23 saw hadfeatures from the more expensive saws, such as carved apple wood handles andpolished spring steel with a straight back. The handle has a set in blade. Thesesaws were both made in the early1920's before the handle changed shape in 1928.The rip saw is a 26” straight... backsaw with 5-1/2ppi freshly hand sharpened. A very clean straight saw plate – highlypolished from factory with a clear bold etch and a fine handle. It has a cleanfactory polished blade that has no rust or pitting. It has a thick platethickness of .040 just above the tooth line and .032 up top so very little setwas needed. It cuts fast and smooth in both hardwoods and softwoods. A good sawfor use on a saw horse for ripping to width. The applewood handle is inexcellent condition and has a very comfortable feel when sawing. The crosscut saw is a 26” straightback saw that is clean, straight and crisp. It is a fast cutting 8ppi pitchsharpened with a 15 degree rake and 20 degree fleam for fast cutting and strongtooth structure. It has a thickness just above the tooth line of .038” and uptop it is .031” so very little set was needed for smooth sawing. Good for quickstraight sawing of both hardwoods and softwoods. The carved apple wood handleis in crisp perfect condition with long flowing horns to lock in your hand whensawing. A comfortable handle for my large hands it offers balanced control withsmooth working motion.Thesesaws are perfect for the shop worker who needs a good set of saws for handdimensioning of lumber on saw horses, before your bench work. These are sawsthat will last a lifetime and be handed down to your next generation. I have recently been selling many sets of sawsfrom my collection in fine condition to woodworkers who have emailed me withcompliments on the quality of the saws and their smooth quick sawing action.See my feedback for more testimonies of buyer satisfaction.I havecollected handsaws for over 25 years and have enjoyed learning the history ofthis industry. I have always worked with hand tools and was fortunate to teachwoodworking for 30 years after my six years in the military. It was during thistime that I realized the best way to get quality tools for my students was torecondition vintage tools. Having learned saw sharpening from my Japanesewoodworking instructor at the University of Hawaii during the late 1970’s, Iwas able to cheaply supply my students with vintage quality saws to use inclass. I am not a professional sawdoctor but have spent the last 30 years as a shop teacher and had to sharpenall my shop saws and other tools over the years. Those kids knew how to dull asaw and often I had to keep them after school for an hour when I saw themabusing a saw. That way they came to realize what I went thru to get a saw inperfect working order. This consists ofjointing the saw to get it straight, shaping and sharpening, re-jointing andre-sharpening, gently setting the teeth to get a smooth sawing action in thekerf, then final sharpening. Finally I lightly hone the edge with a fine stoneand polish the blade- before testing the smoothness of the cut. AFTERTHE SALE PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS AS I WILL ALWAYS STRIVE TO KEEPMY CUSTOMERS FULLY SATISFIEDI am a retired shop teacher, woodworker, and toolcollector for over 25 years. I am a long time active member of many antique organizationsincluding EAIA, Mid-West & CRAFTS of NJ. I was President of CRAFTS for over10 years. I know antique hand tools and use them in my shop every day. I usemany pictures as they are worth a thousand words and count on them as part ofmy description. So look them over for all the little details they reveal. Ihave been selling antique tools on eBay since 1998 and enjoy the friendship ofmy buyers
