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Saws and Saw Sharpening Tools For Sale

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C. E. JENNINGS & CO, 12-inch, 12 ppi. Early apple wood handle has the lamb's tongue return at the bottom with nice patina and a couple of dings. Some light patina on the blade. A very nice saw, G++ .......... $120.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, NO. 4 BACK SAW. 12-inch,PHILADA medallion dates this one to after 1896. Long inchworm logo on the back with cast steel. The apple handle is crisp, but has been lightly painted. The blade has some patina. A bit of pitting on the back side won't affect use. Still fairly sharp, G+ .......... $95.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, NO. 4 BACK SAW. 12-inch, 12 ppi. USA medallion. Crisp beech handle. The blade has minor patina. Still sharp, G++ .......... $90.00
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SHEFFIELD SAW WORKS BACK SAW. 10-inch. An ATKINS brand. Brass-back. Handle is crisp with some wear to the green paint. Faint etch. DIST 13 stamped on the steel back. Some patina on the blade, G+ .......... $80.00
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GEO. H. BISHOP & CO. No. 10 ADJUSTABLE BACK SAW, 16 inch blade from a respected maker. 12 ppi crosscut on one side and 8 ppi rip on the other, with an adjustable back that is a depth stop for tenons. Pat. Jan'y 9, (19)06 stamped on the fence. Nice wheat-carved apple handle has minor dings and owner's name on the back. Some minor stain and patina, but very nice. Still sharp, G+++ .......... $100.00
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DISSTON BACK SAW, 14 inch, 12 ppi. USA medallion. The beech handle is crisp but has a tight crack through the grip, not loose, but could probably use a bit of glue. Still pretty sharp, G+ .......... $50.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, STAIR SAW. The blade is 6 inches, PHILADA mark dates it from 1895-1917. The beech? handle is very crisp, Fine .......... $95.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, NO. 7 GENTLEMAN'S CROSSCUT SAW, 8 point, 18 inches. PHILADA medallion is from after 1895. Has a nib. Beech handle with the lamb's tongue at the bottom is crisp but has minor wear and dirt. The etch is legible but there is patina and pitting on the blade, G .......... $85.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, D-8 CROSSCUT SAW, 28 inches long, 8 point. A longer one. PHILADA medallion dates to after 1895. Apple wood handle with finger-hole is nice with some dings. The etch is legible. Some stain and light pitting on the blade that shouldn't effect use. Has been professionally sharpened by Wenzloff & Sons, Saw Makers. Has been lightly cleaned, G+ .......... Sold $115.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, D-8 CROSSCUT SAW, 26 inches long, 10 point. Apple wood handle is very crisp with a few scuffs. USA medallion dates this to the 1950s. The blade is in very nice condition. The etch is legible. It is still sharp. A very good user, Fine .......... Sold $115.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, D-8 CROSSCUT SAW, 26 inches long, 8 point. PHILADA medallion dates this one from after 1896. Apple wood handle is worn on the front edges, either from hitting the board, or by how it was stored. The blade has some stain and light pitting that won't affect use. Could use some cleaning and sharpening, G+ .......... Sold $55.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, D-8 RIP SAW, 26 inches, 5 point. PHILADA medallion dates this one after 1895. Apple handle with finger-hole is very nice with owner's initials and a few tool-box dings and some wear to the finish. The blade is in very nice condition with some minor stain. Still sharp, G++ .......... $135.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, D-8 RIP SAW, 5 1/2 point, 26 inches. USA medallion dates this one after 1917. Apple wood handle with finger hole has a few tool-box dings and a check from the top screw to the blade on one side. The blade has some patina and some scrapes from cleaning. Could use a sharpening soon, G+ .......... $85.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, NO. 12 CROSSCUT SAW, 8 point. 26 inch length. A great old workhorse. Has a nib. The PHILA medallion is from after 1917 on a wheat-carved apple handle that has a repair to the tip of the handle that includes a piece of leather on the bottom. Has some light patina. It is ready for some sharpening, G+ .......... Sold $90.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, NO. 12 RIP SAW. 26 inches, 5 1/2 point. This was a Disston top-of-the-line saw. This is a deep-breasted older saw that has a nib. PHILADA medallion is from after 1896. The wheat-carved apple handle has a small chip on the side of the horn and some tool-box dings. It has been recently sharpened and lightly cleaned, G++ .......... Sold $145.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, NO. 12 RIP SAW. 27 1/4 inches, Progressive sharpening, 6 point at the front to 5 point at the back. This was a Disston top-of-the-line saw. This is an older saw that had a nib, but it's missing. PHILADA medallion is from after 1896. The wheat-carved apple handle has some stain and chips. The bottom of the handle has been re-glued. Some stain and very pitting won't effect use. It could use a sharpening. A great user that needs a home and a little TLC, G .......... Sold $75.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, NO. 16 RIP SAW, 26 inch length. 4 1/2 point - progressively ground with the front teeth finer. Has a nib. The PHILA medallion is from after 1917, on a very nice wheat-carved apple handle a great patina. An owner's initial on the front and a few numbers stamped on the back. There is some light flare in the picture, but it highlights the handle. Has some patina on the blade and a few spots of light pitting that won't effect use. It's a great saw, G+ .......... Sold $110.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, NO. 16 CROSSCUT SAW, 8 point. 26 inch length. A great old workhorse. Has a nib. The PHILADA medallion is from after 1896, on a nice wheat-carved apple handle with some tool-box dings and owner's initials on the back. It has been lightly cleaned. Has some light patina. It has been sharpened,but a bit erratically, with some variation to the width of the teeth, so it needs some work. It's a great saw, Fine .......... Sold $80.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, D-23, LIGHTWEIGHT RIP SAW, 26 inches, 5 1/2 point. Very crisp five screw, wheat carved apple handle. 1950s medallion. Nice wheat-carved apple handle. The saw is in nearly-new condition A very nice user, Fine .......... Sold $135.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, D-23, LIGHTWEIGHT CROSSCUT SAW, 26 inches, 8 point. WW II medallion. Found in a locked tool box with unused tools from around 1950. Nice five screw, wheat-carved rosewood handle is in great condition but has a few gouges in it from storage. Still new and very sharp with a few minor stain marks. The etch is legible. A great saw, Fine .......... Sold $115.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, D-23, LIGHTWEIGHT CROSSCUT. 26 inches, 10 point. Crisp five-screw, carved apple wood handle is crisp with a few dings and owner's initials on the back. Looks like WW II vintage. The blade is shiny-nice and sharp. Has been lightly cleaned, Fine .......... $125.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, D-23, LIGHTWEIGHT CROSSCUT SAW. 26 inches, 11 point. USA medallion is probably from WW II. This one is in very close-to-new condition. There are a couple of rust spots at the top, near the toe, that were cleaned. Otherwise, it is bright. Wheat-carved apple handle is crispy, but has two owner's initials. Another owner's name is on the back of the blade near the handle. Straight and original sharp, Fine .......... Sold $125.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, D-23, LIGHTWEIGHT CROSSCUT SAW, 26 inches, 12 point. Post-WW II medallion. A very clean saw with little use. Wheat-carved apple handle is very crisp with a few minor tool-box dings. The blade has minor patina. Has been professionally sharpened by Wenzloff & Sons, Saw Makers, Fine .......... Sold $140.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, D-95, CROSSCUT SAW, 26 inches, 10 point. A high-quality saw. USA medallion. Crisp five-screw, wheat-carved rosewood handle. Original condition, with a few spots of minor patina. Sticky-sharp, Fine .......... Sold $110.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, D-95, CROSSCUT SAW, 26 inches, 8 point. A high-quality saw. Post-WW II medallion. Crisp five-screw, wheat-carved rosewood? handle has a few tool-box dings and wear to the finish. Has some minor patina. Very sharp, G+ .......... $75.00
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HENRY DISSTON & SONS, ACME NO. 120 CROSSCUT SAW, 26 inch length. 8 ppi. A top-of-the-line saw. It has the PHILADA medallion (1896-1917) on the wheat-carved apple handle, which is very nice with a couple of small dings. The blade has been lightly cleaned. There is some light pitting which won't effect use. Sharpened by Wenzloff & Sons, Saw Makers,G++ .......... Sold $155.00
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LAKESIDE No. 100? RIP SAW. 26 inches, 6 ppi. Wheat-carved apple handle w/ finger-hole is crisp.. It has some patina and could use a light cleaning. Still sharp. A great user, G+ .......... Sold $70.00
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SIMONDS NO. 10 1/2 RIP SAW, 28 inches, 6 ppi. Dec. 27, 1887 patent date on the medallion. A very nice apple handle with some minor dings and owner's initial. A big old workhorse from a major maker that is still very sharp. Has been lightly cleaned, G+ .......... Sold $120.00
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DIAMOND EDGE RIP SAW, 5 Point, 28 inches. Apple handle with wheat carving has some dings and wear. The blade has some patina, but, is still very sharp. A great user, G+ .......... $80.00
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ATKINS NO. 401 CROSSCUT SAW, SHIP POINT 26 inches, 11 ppi. With straight back. Their top-of the-line saw. Dec, 27, 1877 patent date on the medallion. Rosewood handle has minor wear. The blade is very nice and has been cleaned. Recently sharpened with a tag with specs, G+ .......... $145.00
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BRIDGE TOOL CO. NO. 225 RIP SAW, 4 1/2 ppi, 28-inch. A big, top-of-the-line saw from the late 1800s from Shapleigh Hardware Co. in St. Louis. In nearly-new condition. Extra Cast Steel, Tempered and Tested, Hand Filed & Set,and Extra Thin Back on the etch. The wheat-carved apple handle is very nice with a few minor dings. The blade is still bright with some minor scuffing and a couple of spots of rust. Still sharp, Fine .......... Sold $135.00
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Boxed ATKINS NO. 21, METAL CUTTING SAW. 20 inches long. Silver Steel blade with metal-cutting teeth. Dark-stained beech? handle is very nice. It has had light use, but will need some sharpening soon. The box is nice. Has its paper sleeve, Fine .......... $75.00
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MILLERS FALLS NO. 625 KEYHOLE SAW, Metal handle with inter-changeable blades Unused from the 1950s. Also includes an 8 point and two 11 point blades for metals, wood, plastics, bode, plaster, etc., Fine ............ Sold $30.00
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CAST IRON PAD SAW, Marked only Pat. June 24, (18)79. 8-inch blade, G+ ............ $35.00
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PAD SAW, Walnut? handle. Probably English. Unmarked. The handle has tool-box scuffs and dings, G++ ............ $40.00
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PAD SAW, Beech handle. Probably English. Unmarked except for an owner's name, G++ ............ Sold $35.00
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PAD SAW, Ebony handle. Probably English. Unmarked except for an owner's name. The screw on the ferrule is loose, but the blade is held steady, G+ ............ $35.00
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DIXON JEWELER'S SAW, Six=inch depth to the throat. With an extra-fancy turned handle, Fine ............ Sold $85.00
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Handsaw Sharpening [CLICK TO ORDER]

I have some Stanley Saw Set Directions that I have posted in my Features Section

Saw Sets

OTIS A. SMITH SAW SET. A rare and beautifully-crafted saw set from the late 1800s. Nine-inches overall length, G+........... Sold $145.00
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Boxed STANLEY NO. 42X PISTOL-GRIP SAW SET. For back and panel saws 18 gauge or thinner, 14 tpi or less. This one has a plunger that comes out first to firmly hold the saw before the tooth is set. It has the attachment for circular saws. In pristine condition. 99% of the black enamel remains. In the original box, which has some damage and tape. Includes the original instructions, Fine, ........... Sold $125.00
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STANLEY NO. 42W PISTOL-GRIP SAW SET. The newer style of the 42 (same as the 42SS). For back, panel and circular saws 18 gauge or thinner, 4 to 16 tpi. Basically all of the blue enamel remains on the tool. This one is nice because it sets a wider range of tooth sizes, and the dial to set it has numbers, which makes it simpler to use, Fine ........... Sold $55.00
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UNMARKED PISTOL-GRIP SAW SET. I think this is a Foley. Pistol grip with a dial to adjust for tooth size. Completely functional, G+ ........... $30.00
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ALUMINUM HAND SAW SET, Not marked, except for Made in USA, Rockford, Ill. The anvil is marked with tooth numbers between 4 and 16 tpi, for adjustment. Looks about the same as an Atkins or Dunlap, Fine ........... $20.00
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TAINTOR'S POSITIVE No. 7 HAND SAW SET, Has 1891 to 1906 patent dates. The anvil is marked with tooth numbers between 3 and 12 tpi, for adjustment, G+ ........... $15.00
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PEUGEOT FRERES SAW WREST. A cute French saw wrest for handsaws, with adjustable fence. Five inches long, G+ ........... $40.00
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SAW WREST w/ SCREWDRIVER FOR SPLIT NUTS, For setting saw teeth. Very nicely made with boxwood handle. Probably late 1800s, G+ ........... Sold $40.00
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BoxedMILLERS FALLS NO. 214 SAW SET, Adjustable to set 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 point handsaws, Fine ........... $45.00
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DISSTON "TRIUMPH" No. 28 SAW SET. Adjustable for handsaws, back saws, web saws, and narrow band saws, 10 points or coarser. The triumph has one plunger to hold the saw and another to set the tooth. Disston claims it's the best hand set ever put on the market, G++ ......... Sold $35.00
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DUNLAP SAW SET. Made for Sears Roebuck. Looks like by Atkins. For handsaws and panel saws. Numbered dial sets 4 to 16 points. All of the nickel plating remains, Fine ........... Sold $25.00
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Saw Jointers [CLICK TO ORDER]
PIKE PERFECT SAW JOINTER, Early cast iron one with the Oct 24, 1893 patent date. Levels the teeth on rip and crosscut handsaws before sharpening. It's spring-loaded to hold tightly to the saw to "joint the teeth absolutely true". Very respected manufacturer in New Hampshire. The black enamel has some wear. The file is a replacement. Completely functional, G+ ........... Sold $40.00
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DISSTON SAW JOINTER, To level the teeth on rip and crosscut handsaws. Hinged on the top to sit above the teeth and be guided by the saw blade. Missing some of the black enamel, and has some light rust. Original file, G+ ........... $45.00
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ATKINS SAW JOINTER, This is a rare one. 3 1/2 inches long. Levels the teeth on rip and crosscut handsaws before sharpening. This one runs along the side of the blade. The thumbscrew clamps a file. It needs a mill bastard single-cut file, which wasn't provided by the factory. It has been cleaned, Fine ........... Sold $35.00
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ATKINS SAW JOINTER, This is a rare one. 3 1/2 inches long. Levels the teeth on rip and crosscut handsaws before sharpening. This one runs along the side of the blade. The thumbscrew clamps a file. It needs a mill bastard single-cut file, which wasn't provided by the factory. It has been cleaned, G++ ........... Sold $25.00
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DUNLAP ALUMINUM SAW JOINTER, It was sold by Sears & Roebuck or Montgomery Ward. Levels the teeth on rip and crosscut handsaws before sharpening. Same general style as the Stearns, but aluminum. The file is probably a replacement, G+ ........... $35.00
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ALUMINUM SAW JOINTER, Unmarked, but the same as the Stearns, but aluminum. The file is a new replacement, Fine ........... $35.00
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SAW JOINTER, To level the teeth on rip and crosscut handsaws. Unmarked, but looks like a Stearns. Has most of the black enamel. Original file. Some patina, G+ ........... Sold $40.00
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SAW JOINTER, To level the teeth on rip and crosscut handsaws. Unmarked, but looks like a Stearns. Missing some of the black enamel.Original file, G++ ........... Sold $40.00
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SAW JOINTER, To level the teeth on rip and crosscut handsaws. Unmarked, but looks like a Stearns. Missing some black enamel, and has some dirt. Replaced file, G+ ........... Sold $30.00
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SAW JOINTER, To level the teeth on rip and crosscut handsaws. Unmarked except for Made in USA, it's like a Stearns, but more rectangular. Unused condition.
I don't know the maker. I have seen only a couple of these. It was in the box with the Dunlap saw filing tool below, but from the instructions and other sets I have seen, the filer was not sold with the jointer. For those of you that may be interested, The saw filer is 99% identical to the Stearns. Maybe Stearns changed the design of the saw jointer for Sears.
New and unused, a couple of scuffs to the finish, with original file, Fine+ ........... Sold $50.00
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Saw Filers [CLICK TO ORDER]

Saw Vises [CLICK TO ORDER]
DISSTON NO. 1 SAW VISE, In very nice condition. It has the ball-joint to adjust to any angle, and the cam-lock for the jaws. There are no filing marks along the top of the jaws, Fine ........... Sold $95.00
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DISSTON USA, NO. 2 SAW VISE, A heavy-duty vise that clamps on the edge of the bench. 9 1/2 inch jaws with a cam-locking mechanism. Adjustable tilt. Has most of its black enamel(which may have been touched-up), with some minor rust. Very clean. Completely functional with no breaks or repairs to the castings, Fine ........... Sold $80.00
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B. S. V. & CO. SAW VISE, A heavy-duty vise that clamps on the edge of the bench. 9 inch jaws with a screw-locking mechanism. Missing a lot of the enamel, but it has a dark patina that looks pretty good (much better than the picture). Completely functional. Looks like it was made by Sargent. Weights about 8 pounds, G+ ........... $50.00
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SARGENT & CO. NO. 105 SAW VISE, (Not marked by mfr.but looks like a Sargent) This is their best heavy-duty vise that clamps on the edge of the bench. 9-inch jaws with a screw-locking mechanism. Ball and socket joint. Missing alot black enamel. Has been cleaned except there is some rust on the base. Completely functional with no breaks or repairs. Weighs about 13 pounds for shipping, G+ ........... $50.00
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In the Box HENRY DISSTON PERFECTION NO. 5 SAW CLAMP, Dec 27, 1910 patent date cast in the frame. A heavy-duty vise that screws on to the edge of the workbench. 12 inch jaws with cam-action locking. While almost all of the black enamel remains, the top of the lever is missing the enamel from file marks. The box has a few loose seams, G++ ........... Sold $65.00
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SAW VISE, Unmarked except for NO. 3. 9 1/2 inch working length. Cam action. Can be clamped to a bench for use. It has been repainted and is ready for use, G+ ........... Sold $35.00
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HENRY DISSTON PERFECTION NO. 5 SAW CLAMP, A heavy-duty vise that screws on to the edge of the workbench. Dec 27, 1910 patent date cast in the frame. 12 inch jaws with cam-action locking. There is a bit of light rust and dirt, Fine ........... Sold $45.00
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SAW VISE, Unmarked by Mfr. 9-inch jaws. Cam-lock medium-duty vise clamps on a bench for use. Completely functional but is missing the paint, G ........... Sold $35.00
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Cross-cut and Timber Saw Sharpening and Maintenance [Click To Order]

I have some Crosscut Saw Setting Directions that I have posted in my Features Section

There is even more detail in this Forest Service Crosscut Saw Manual you can see on the web.

Saws That Sing: A Guide to Using Crosscut Saws Another Forest Service pamphlet you can download from the web

Crosscut saws [CLICK TO ORDER]

Miscellaneous [CLICK TO ORDER]

MALLORY AXE-HANDLE UNDERCUTTER. Also known as a pocket undercutter. This is a rare brass one. It's about four inches overall length. Carry it in your pocket, set your axe in the log and attach the undercutter, G++ .......... Sold $475.00
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KEUFFEL & ESSER CO. NEW YORK, FORESTER'S COMPASS. Aluminum with folding brass sights. 4 1/2 inch base with bevel edges. Two edges are graduated as a protractor, one edge graduated to 8ths inches, representing chains on a scale of one inch to a mile, the other side is graduated to 10ths inches.
Raised compass ring graduated to degrees, graduation plate reading by vernier to five minutes. Beveled ring on compass box, graduated to degrees, numbered in quadrants, with knurled edge for revolving in azimuth. Pendulum clinometer graduated to degrees for 90 degrees in each direction.
This is also known as a geologist's compass which is used largely in topographical work. Complete with ball joint and socket for Jacob Staff mounting. In a sewed leather case which is missing the strap, Fine ..................... $225.00
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FILE HANDLE. Cast iron. 5-inches overall length. I have two of them, G+ .......... Sold $25.00 each
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PACIFIC PATTERN CROSSCUT SAW HANDLES PAIR, Not marked, but I think they are Disston, G+ ........... Sold $140.00
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Saw Sets [CLICK TO ORDER]

DISSTON NO. 34 PISTOL-GRIP SAW SET. Made by Stanley for Disston. For setting teeth on large crosscut saws such as buck saws, two man saws and circular saws 11 gauge or thinner, having 5 or less teeth per inch. Has the attachment for circular saws. 90% of the blue enamel finish remains. A copy of the Stanley instructions is included, G++ .......... $40.00
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In the box STANLEY NO. 43 PISTOL-GRIP SAW SET. For setting teeth on large crosscut saws such as buck saws, two man saws and circular saws 11 gauge or thinner, having 5 or less teeth per inch. Has the attachment for circular saws. 98% of the black and red enamel finish remains. The box has minor damage. The original instructions are included, Fine .......... Sold $75.00
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STANLEY NO. 43 PISTOL-GRIP SAW SET. For setting teeth on large crosscut saws such as buck saws, two man saws and circular saws 11 gauge or thinner, having 5 or less teeth per inch. Missing the attachment for circular saws. 90% of the black and red enamel finish remains. A copy of the instructions is included, G++ .......... $40.00
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ANDERSON NO. 5 SAW SET. A top-of-the-line saw set from the Seattle company that made what some consider to be the best raker gauges. In very nice condition with little use but a bit of patina. Every part is fully functional, ......... Sold $275.00
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SHURLY - DIETRICH - ATKINS CRITERION SAW SET. From Canada. For setting teeth on crosscut saws, buck saws and web saws, etc. A hammer set that has a die that rests on the tooth and is struck with a light hammer for more uniform results and less likelihood of breaking a tooth, according to Atkins. It has a fence to control depth of the set and a wing to help keep the blade flat.
Atkins says it's the best, ever... In the original box with some minor damage, and original instructions, Fine ........... Sold $80.00
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ATKINS NO. 3 COMBINATION CIRCULAR & BAND SAW SET. For setting teeth on circular saws, and with a guide for band saw blades. It fits 1/2 holes and has inserts for 3/4, 7/8 and 1-inches.The box has some damage and has original instructions, G++ ........... Sold $55.00
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SIMONDS SAW SETTING ANVIL. Hand-held for cross cut saws. Has had little use. Minor patina, Fine ........... Sold $85.00
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ATKINS NO. 12, HORN GRIP SAW SET. Hand-held for cross cut saws. At least nearly new, except for some dings in the paint. The face looks unused, Fine ........... Sold $90.00
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DISSTON SWAGING BAR, It's not marked, but I saw it in an early Disston catalog. Ten-inches long. It had been used for setting crosscut saws. The face was seriously banged-up, so I smoothed it down and put in a couple of bevels. You can do the rest to suit your work, G+........... Sold $50.00
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DISSTON SETTING STAKE. Used to set the teeth on a crosscut saw. This is the only one that has a wrest for fine-adjustment of the teeth. Has some patina, but fully functional, G ........... Sold $20.00
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S. J. MORIN, SEATTLE HAMMER SAW SET. Seattle. seven inches overall length. Used for setting crosscut saw teeth. Has a spring release and the 1938 date. Some patina, G+ ........... $85.00
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S. J. MORIN, SEATTLE HAMMER SAW SET. Seattle. seven inches overall length. Used for setting crosscut saw teeth. Marked 1936, when it was made. Has a spring release that is a little weak. There is a chip out of the side where you hit it with a hammer. It's on the edge and won't effect use. Some patina, G+ ........... $65.00
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DISSTON "TRIUMPH" No. 8 SAW SET. This is the biggest one, 11 inches long. Adjustable. For setting teeth on circular and crosscut saws, 12 gauge and lighter. The triumph has one plunger to hold the saw and another to set the tooth. Disston claims it's the best hand set ever put on the market. This one is in near-new condition. Includes copy of the original instructions, Fine ........... Sold $70.00
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DISSTON "TRIUMPH" No. 18 SAW SET. Adjustable for circular and crosscut saws, 14 gauge and lighter. The triumph has one plunger to hold the saw and another to set the tooth. Disston claims it's the best hand set ever put on the market. Some rust on the bare metal surfaces, but fully functional. Includes copy of the instructions, G ......... $30.00
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ATKINS SETTING STAKE FOR CROSS-CUT SAWS. 7 1/4 inch length. Used flat with a hammer to set the teeth on a crosscut saw. pound into a log or block for use. The same type as are in the saw filing kits. Some rust and patina but not much wear, G ........... $15.00
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Setting Hammers Wrests and Wire Gauges [CLICK TO ORDER]
SAW SETTING and SWAGING HAMMER, Unmarked, but it's a Simonds 346. For setting teeth on crosscut saws. With a wrest for fine-tuning. This is the one shown in the Simonds instructions in my Features Section. It is in excellent condition except that someone painted the handle green. The face is in pristine condition, Fine . ........... Sold $45.00
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SAW SETTING HAMMER WITH WREST, Unmarked, but it looks like an Atkins No. 3. The top of the head is tapered with a wrest in the end. For setting raker height tooth set on crosscut saws. Minor roughness on the face could use some lapping. Few chips on the handle that won't efect use. The wedge could use a bit of tightening, G+ ........... $55.00
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DISSTON SAW SETTING HAMMER, Looks the same as the Atkins No. 4, but marked Disston USA. For setting teeth on crosscuts, circular and any large tooth saws. The faces are very nice with a bit of microscopic roughness that could use a bit of polishing, G++ ........... Sold $155.00
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SIMONDS NO. 301 SAW WREST, Used for circular and band saws. Has 13 to 19 gauge slots. 6 1/2 inches long, Fine ........... $40.00
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Raker Gauges and Setting Kits [CLICK TO ORDER]
W. E. GIBBS, LONG CROSSCUT SAW JOINTER, This is the one they are looking for .... The shoes are adjustable to follow the curve of the saw teeth while sharpening crosscut saws. 1914 and 1917 patent dates cast in the frame. Steel thumbscrews. 18 inches long overall. They weren't sold with a file, so it is added. Crisp condition, Very clean with no breaks or repairs. Ready to go to work,Fine ........... Sold $395.00
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Z. N. SEELEY SAW TOOL. From Centralia, Wash. Patented MAR 12, 1908. A bronze body with glass wear strips on the checking gauge side which also has a graduated celluloid strip to gauge the depth of the rakers. The only one I have seen, G++ ........... $90.00
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DISSTON NO. 10 IMPERIAL RAKER GAUGE SET, Has had little use. Complete with a raker gauge with a side jointer, wrench, setting stake with a wrest cast in the end, and a spider cast in the keystone pattern. It has the box-top and a copy of the instructions. A very high-quality set with some minor patina from age, Fine ........... Sold $170.00
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In the box SIMONDS NO. 342 CROSS-CUT SAW TOOL SET, Complete set includes everything you need (except a hammer, which didn't come in the set) for sharpening crosscut saws: the jointer/raker gauge with micrometer tooth set (pin) gauge; setting stake; spider. The graduated filing rack is easily adjustable for depth. This one is looks nearly-new condition. There is a small bit of patina. In the original box, which has some minor damage with the original instructions, Fine ...... Sold $190.00
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In the box SIMONDS NO. 342 CROSS-CUT SAW TOOL SET, Complete set includes everything you need (except a hammer, which didn't come in the set) for sharpening crosscut saws: the jointer/raker gauge with micrometer tooth set (pin) gauge, setting stake, and spider. The graduated filing rack is easily adjustable for depth. Very crisp and appears to have had little use. Some patina from age. In the original box with some wear. There are some instructions in my Features Section , G+ ...... Sold $145.00
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SIMONDS NO. 342 JOINTER AND RAKER GAUGE,, A jointer/raker gauge with micrometer adjust tooth set (pin) gauge. Graduated filing rack is easily adjustable, This model is very popular for use. It's fully functional. Some minor patina. You can find instructions in my features section, G+ ........... ........... Sold $55.00
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In the box SIMONDS NO. 340 CRESCENT CROSS-CUT SAW TOOL SET, In the original box. Complete with jointer/raker gauge, setting stake and spider. The original box has some wear. Original instructions, Fine ........... Sold $85.00
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E.C. ATKINS, RAKER GAUGE, For crosscut saws. Unmarked by number. It's early with the patent number and made of iron. It's smaller than the No. 9 and looks like the No. 15, and doesn't have the jointer function. It has a very nice micrometer pin gauge to adjust the height of the raker teeth. It has some patina, G+ ........... Sold $40.00
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SIMONDS NO. 306 RAKER GAUGE, For circular saws. There is a clip on each side of the back to hold it against the saw blade. Has a 1961 receipt, Fine ........... Sold $35.00
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ANDERSON NO. 2R RAKER SWAGE, 6 1/2 inches overall length. Swages the tip of the raker teeth for optimal cutting. Very nice usable condition, G+ ........... Sold $195.00
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ANDERSON NO. 2R RAKER SWAGE, 5 1/2 inches overall length. Swages the tip of the raker teeth for optimal cutting. This is different than the usual design (compare with above). It doesn't have the writing in the casting. Maybe early? Also the aluminum frame has been cut down, maybe to fit in someone's pocket? It's functional, because someone was using it. Since that lower edge is gone, you will need to think a bit about keeping it straight to the saw blade, G........... $90.00
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E.C. ATKINS, RAKER SWAGE, I haven't seen one of these before. A pocket-size (about four inches long) tool for swaging the raker teeth. It is not marked with a number, but has the Atkins mark and Pat. Applied For. Probably made to compete with the Anderson tool. It apparently didn't catch on. Crisp, has some surface rust, G+ ........... Sold $35.00
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ATKINS NO. 15 JOINTER AND RAKER GAUGE, Aluminum body. Has the patent number on it. Used for filing and gauging the raker teeth. They don't have the function to add a file to use it as a tooth joiner. A raker gauge to file the raker teeth to the correct height. Has a great graduated micrometer-adjustment pin gauge to check the raker height. The filing plate is graduated to easily change height. This was originally patented by Wallace, in Oregon. I have seen several examples where the early filers removed the filing plate to just use it as a height gauge, probably for its light weight, G+ ........... Sold $85.00
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UNMARKED RAKER GAUGE. An early basic one in very nice condition. Will hold a file for joining, then file the raker teeth, Fine ...........Sold $20.00
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ANDERSON, NO. 9 JOINTER AND RAKER GAUGE, For sharpening crosscut saws. Has had little use. This is the rare one. Made from aluminum, and has a pin gauge with two screws at the bottom. The Anderson's are the ones that allow you to sharpen the raker teeth on an angle. There is a screw under the filing plate to allow for fine adjustment. Complete and completely functional, G++ ........... Sold $225.00
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In the box. ANDERSON, NO. 3 JOINTER AND RAKER GAUGE, In little-used condition. For sharpening crosscut saws. The Anderson's are the ones that allow you to sharpen the raker teeth on an angle. There is a screw under the filing plate to allow for fine adjustment. The checking gauge is slanted to cause a variation of one thousandth of an inch between graduations, so it acts like a pin gauge for raker tooth height. Almost all of the red enamel remains. One end of the box is ripped off. Completely functional, Fine ........... Sold $165.00
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In the box ANDERSON, NO. 4 JOINTER AND RAKER GAUGE, For sharpening crosscut saws. From Seattle, Wash., starting in the 1920s. The Andersons are the ones that allow you to sharpen the raker teeth on an angle. The No. 4 has two filing guides (right and left). There is a screw under the filing plate to allow for fine adjustment. The checking gauge, which is in the middle, is slanted to cause a variation of one thousandth of an inch between graduations, so it acts like a pin gauge for raker tooth height. All of the screws work and it is complete. Has had little use. The box has one end ripped off, but it is still there. Includes the original instructions, Fine........... Sold $225.00
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EARLY DISSTON JOINTER AND RAKER GAUGE, with a wrest on one side of the frame, and an adjustable spider on the other. 7 1/2 inches overall. For sharpening crosscut saws. I think this is the earliest, from the 1870s, and the rarest. The frame is composed of two keystone logos on each side.
The filing plate should be wider, with a small slot. It was apparently cut down by the owner, probably to avoid banging the teeth of the saw in the small slot. Otherwise, it is in very nice condition. This is an early and rare gauge.
It still has the original file to set in the jointer position, G+ ........... $150.00
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In the box MORIN JOINTER AND RAKER GAUGE, Red-painted steel body with the rare feature of imbedded glass for a smooth surface under the pin gauge. In the original box with instructions/catalog, Fine ........... $85.00
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MORIN NO. 6C JOINTER AND RAKER GAUGE, This is a heavy, top-of-the-line gauge. It will hold a file for jointing the teeth, and filing the raker teeth, and has a pin gauge to check the height of the raker teeth, G++ ........... Sold $70.00
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DISSTON SETTING GAUGE (SPIDER), Adjustable, shepherd's-crook pattern with rosewood handle. For shingle, heading, veneer and jointer saws. 5 1/2 inches overall, G+ ........... $100.00
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ATKINS MICROMETER TOOTH SET GAUGE (SPIDER), This one has an adjustable screw with a numbered micrometer gauge on the end so you can accurately set it to whatever depth you want, which is handy, because one spider will do it all for any special cutting needs. 3 1/2 inches long. Some minor patina, G++ ........... Sold $125.00
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SIMONDS ADJUSTABLE SETTING GAUGE (SPIDER), It has a screw on the end for fine-adjustment. At 5 3/4-inches long, this is an extra-large one. Marked Simonds on the top, G+ ........... $75.00
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SIMONDS SETTING GAUGE (SPIDER), 3 3/4-inches long, this is longer that usual. Marked Simonds on the bottom, G+ ........... Sold $35.00
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DISSTON SETTING GAUGE (SPIDER), Has the distinctive Keystone shape, Fine ........... Sold $40.00
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MORIN ADJUSTABLE SETTING GAUGE (SPIDER), For any large-tooth saws. Used to gauge the width of the set. Has a screw to allow adjustment to any height, so you can set the teeth for cutting different timber. Original red paint is pretty nice, G++ ........... Sold $100.00
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ADJUSTABLE SETTING GAUGE (SPIDER), For any large-tooth saws. I haven't seen this one before. It looks like a Morin,but made from brass. Used to gauge the width of the set. Has a screw to allow adjustment to any height, so you can set the teeth for cutting different timber. 3 3/8 inches long, G++ ........... Sold $75.00
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ATKINS SETTING GAUGE (SPIDER), For any large-tooth saws. Used to gauge the width of the set. It looks like the Simonds but, it's not marked. Has a square hump. Some minor rust, G+ ........... Sold $25.00
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ATKINS SETTING GAUGE (SPIDER), Has front and back humps. Unmarked - I believe from illustrations that it is early Atkins. For any large-tooth saws. Used to gauge the width of the set, G+ ....... Sold $30.00
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MORIN SETTING GAUGE (SPIDER), For any large-tooth saws. Used to gauge the width of the set. Has a long hump over length of body, G+ ................... Sold $30.00
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ANDERSON SETTING GAUGE (SPIDER), For any large-tooth saws. Used to gauge the width of the set. Marked ANDERSON SET GAUGE on the bottom. It has two bumps on the gauging end, G+ ........... Sold $40.00
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SETTING GAUGE (SPIDER), Graphic diamond shape. Unmarked - but I was recently told that it is a Simonds No. 34. For any large-tooth saws. Used to gauge the width of the set. It has some light rust, G++ ........... Sold $35.00
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