I bought a lot off eBay some time ago that contained nippers, tongs and these saw sets. I finally gave the a bath in Evaporust. They are in the center a set of Kraeuter 1851-6 nippers. The cool thing about these is they have built up handles one of them being brazed on. I just pulled off the the one that isn't brazed on bummer the handle is broken off. I figured it was to build them up. Oh well. Saw sets The upper left a Stanley 42 Upper right is a Disston. Lower left is a COC CO is # 1 or 2 (not sure as is has these numbers embossed in different places) it looks like its to flatten the teeth. and finally lower right a Morrill's 1 B
People praise the pistol grip Stanley, a lot. But Morrell sold thousands upon thousands of their sets as well.
The difference is mainly, the Stanley is best if the saw is already mounted vertically in a saw vise and the Morrell best with the saw laying flat on a bench.
I like to have both as it makes a different position for my wrist, in use.
Setting a fine tooth handsaw with a lot of teeth is tough on a guys wrist!
I have a pair of those Krauters. Interesting the brazed 'cushion" repair. I love a repair that makes the article better than it was in the first place.
yours Scott
Nice saw sets! Interesting to me. Thanks for sharing!
Is the evaporust good stuff?
Works well but is more costly than other chemical methods.
It's good, but sometimes I can't tell much difference between its results and the results of using vinegar that you can get for a little more than a buck a gallon.
I'd agree with Branson.