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Woodworking Forum => Woodworking Forum => Topic started by: walker on September 13, 2011, 12:09:30 PM

Title: h.disston padsaw
Post by: walker on September 13, 2011, 12:09:30 PM
found a small padsaw with the patent date "aug 28 1877"either cast iron or steel.
has the original blade inscribed, "h.disston phila "found it in datamp with drawing
and info,could anyone tell me if this is rare please.[sorry still cant take pics]cost me 20 pence.
has all original black paint.
brian

Title: Re: h.disston padsaw
Post by: lzenglish on September 13, 2011, 03:44:04 PM
Patent 194,659, and a picture for you. Nice find.

Wayne
Title: Re: h.disston padsaw
Post by: rusty on September 13, 2011, 04:41:25 PM

Here's one with a broken blade for $65 http://www.mjdtools.com/tools/list_0361/132053.htm

I see several in worthpoint, so probably not highly rare, but they do seem to have decent asking prices in antique shop type places, dunno if they are getting that kind of money tho...

I suspect you wouldn't have any problem getting your 20 pence back tho ; P
Title: Re: h.disston padsaw
Post by: jimwrench on September 13, 2011, 07:32:11 PM
 Not terribly rare as I have one. Blade is marked( Disston and Son Phlada) and handle marked (Patented Aug 28,1877)
Title: Re: h.disston padsaw
Post by: lzenglish on September 13, 2011, 07:40:29 PM
Rare or not, that thing has one of the coolest trademarks on it!

Wayne
Title: Re: h.disston padsaw
Post by: walker on September 14, 2011, 03:06:35 AM
thanks guys,nice to find something 100%original.
brian
Title: Re: h.disston padsaw
Post by: Branson on September 14, 2011, 07:31:04 AM
Quote from: lzenglish on September 13, 2011, 07:40:29 PM
Rare or not, that thing has one of the coolest trademarks on it!

Wayne

Doesn't it?!  I've never seen that before, only the usual thumbscrew. 

I like old pad saws.  I've used mine, and they're just cool.  Or "bitchin."
Title: Re: h.disston padsaw
Post by: walker on September 14, 2011, 09:50:07 AM
the thumbscrew is on the oposite side to the patent date,as per
patent drawing.after 135 years to still have the original blade is
really something.
brian