Hi All,
I just got an old Disston back saw. Dating it by the Disston Institute site, it is from between 1878 to 1888. It is in really good shape, considering the age.
I have restored a Jackson back saw, about from this same time period, I think.
However, while reading about the saw, and I think the article was also from the Disston Institute, but don't know for sure, the article said NOT to try to remove the saw nuts on these old saws, just clean them up without removal.
I thought this topic came up here, and did a search but could not find it. I hadn't read this before working on the old Jackson and removed the saw nuts without any trouble when I restored it.
The question: is this advise aimed only at the old split nut saws, or at all of them. I am tempted to try light force on the saw nuts to see if they will turn easily. It certainly is easier and more effective to restore one if you remove the handle.
What do you think, and do you have any advise on removing the old saw nuts other than go very easy and see if they will turn easily?
If you were me would you try to remove the handle, or avoid even trying to remove it even if using great care?
Thanks in advance for any advise.
Thanks and regards,
Stew