Antique Store finds for May 6

[Mike Baker 2]

359700

Found these is a local antiques place.
Saw is a Nicholson. About 6-7 tpi. Don't know if it's modern unsharpenable or older sharpenable teeth, but they are sharp now. Handle is cracked, but a little Titebond will sort that out.
Brace is a Stanley 12", ratcheting. Need to find out how to service. Everything works, but a bit of oil might go a long way.
The bits will need sharpening, but the screws are in good shape. Will need to keep my eye out for more.
Thanks for looking.

[Jim Koepke]

You will be surprised at how much a little oil can do to an old brace.

You may also want to check out this 'hidden' page:

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?103805-Neanderthal-wisdom-FAQs

There are a some posts about using a brace and auger bits.

jtk

[Mike Baker 2]

Sweet! Thanks for the link.
The brace is in really good condition. I plan to just hit it with WD40 and a brass brush, oil it and use.
I'll need to take some steel wool to the slight rust on the saw blade, staying clear of the teeth. Then it'll get some wd40 and a bit of 3 in 1. And some glue and clamps for the handle.
I need to get rid of the rust on the auger bits, and am watching Old Sneelock and Wood by Wright videos on youtube for sharpening.