I have been preparing a batch of saws for sale and amongst them was this...eh monster. It truly is one of the largest handsaws I have restored.
I have to state at the outset that I will be putting it up for sale, but that is why I require some help on identification.
It just stood out because of it's sheer size, but with a Warranted Superior medallion and no etch it's origins are unclear. Initially, I just fiddled with it and then it became apparent that it was worth some effort despite the saw plate being either completely black or rusted.
Warranted Superior 28inch with nib 004.jpgWarranted Superior 28inch with nib 005.jpgWarranted Superior 28inch with nib 006.jpgWarranted Superior 28inch with nib 007.jpgWarranted Superior 28inch with nib 010.jpgWarranted Superior 28inch with nib 011.jpg
The eagle looks a little Disston orientated. The nib probably dates the saw as pre WW1 particularly combined with the handle sitting proud of the saw plate.
I don't think the saw had ever been sharpened. It is a 28" saw and 7 5/8" deep at the heel. I took one sweep with the jointing file and every tooth has a bright spot on it so it may not have even been used. I sharpened it and it cut sweetly but bound very slightly: A tad more set (measured with the hind leg off a mosquito) and it is a "little" ripper.
The reason I put some effort into a WS saw apart from the immediate attraction of the sheer size was two fold: Firstly the taper on the saw is extreme: 036" down to .018" (actually at the top of the toe it was.014"!). The cheap end of the market often had no taper, but this saw has more taper than the majority of premium models: Secondly it has a beautiful ring to it when struck. In fact I have two Disston No.12s to which I compared it. It stacked up well.
Back to the identification:The eagle featured on the medallion does not look quite like the Disston models. However, I don't pretend to be an expert on Disston saws so I am hoping somebody can shed a little light on this one. Otherwise it will be a "no name" brand.
Regards
Paul
I have to state at the outset that I will be putting it up for sale, but that is why I require some help on identification.
It just stood out because of it's sheer size, but with a Warranted Superior medallion and no etch it's origins are unclear. Initially, I just fiddled with it and then it became apparent that it was worth some effort despite the saw plate being either completely black or rusted.
Warranted Superior 28inch with nib 004.jpgWarranted Superior 28inch with nib 005.jpgWarranted Superior 28inch with nib 006.jpgWarranted Superior 28inch with nib 007.jpgWarranted Superior 28inch with nib 010.jpgWarranted Superior 28inch with nib 011.jpg
The eagle looks a little Disston orientated. The nib probably dates the saw as pre WW1 particularly combined with the handle sitting proud of the saw plate.
I don't think the saw had ever been sharpened. It is a 28" saw and 7 5/8" deep at the heel. I took one sweep with the jointing file and every tooth has a bright spot on it so it may not have even been used. I sharpened it and it cut sweetly but bound very slightly: A tad more set (measured with the hind leg off a mosquito) and it is a "little" ripper.
The reason I put some effort into a WS saw apart from the immediate attraction of the sheer size was two fold: Firstly the taper on the saw is extreme: 036" down to .018" (actually at the top of the toe it was.014"!). The cheap end of the market often had no taper, but this saw has more taper than the majority of premium models: Secondly it has a beautiful ring to it when struck. In fact I have two Disston No.12s to which I compared it. It stacked up well.
Back to the identification:The eagle featured on the medallion does not look quite like the Disston models. However, I don't pretend to be an expert on Disston saws so I am hoping somebody can shed a little light on this one. Otherwise it will be a "no name" brand.
Regards
Paul
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