It's cost isn't an issue but I'd like to know people's comments and, more particularly, any "tricks" you've learned.

So, if my door opening is 24” x 22”, I guess I di t want my door to be that exact size? Do I take 1/16” off each side? More? What factors matter?

I finally got around to paying attention to saws that I've picked up at fleas and sales. I don't buy junk, all are worthy saws, in this case all vintage Disston. Each saw has been cleaned, plates are straight and polished, and they've all been jointed, set and sharpened as indicated and cut very well - if I didn't have duplicates of these they would be in my saw till and I'd be pleased to call them mine. All have been tested by me after sharpening and setting and are ready to be put to wood. I've tried to price them modestly, but all will make fine users for someone. All dating are from the saw's medallians per Disstonian Institute website. All are about half of what you would pay for a new Pax handsaw.

So, terms. First, I don’t have paypal or any other EFT gizmos, so payment in US Postal money order please; all prices are plus shipping and I’ll combine to get you the best rate.  If I know you from the forum, checks are ok.  First Private Message with an unequivocal “I’ll take it” gets priority in line and I’ll respond to every PM promptly. Please put your name and shipping address in the PM so I can print shipping labels, this avoids a lot of back and forth. Multiple pics of each saw are in a link to a Google album; items are described below in their order of appearance in the album. Flaws, if any, are noted and pointed out as apologies and prices asked reflect those apologies, however all tools are in worthy working condition.

Here's a link to the Google album with the pics:https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipM8AMGT-gbaIIBmFj0JcpuDE2ejRPAT9MyoFSLI6igF4nTN33A96HpIrgny2kezfg?key=d2Q1bHI3Q2ZBQ1Nha2R5cUgzampHM2xBVS02Y1Z3
Ok, so starting from the top we have a Disston D-8 panel saw, circa '28-1940, so prewar. 24 inch panel saw, 7 point, filed rip (like the Pax 7 pt panel saw) and cuts very well. Etch gone, no chips in handle, it is solid. Yours for $75 plus shipping.  SOLD

Next is a pretty special saw, a Disston 99, etch present, plate stained, full size 26" 5 1/2pt filed rip, plenty of plate and it has the "nib" at the toe; its a beast and eats wood. Dates from '96 to 1917, so a true antique vintage saw; plate has a nice "ring" to it; short top horn, but otherwise the handle is solid. A really nice vintage saw from the high point of Disston manufacture. Yours for $80 plus shipping.  SOLD

Next is a Disston D-23 (#1 on blue tape), dates from '47, so immediately post war; 26", 8pt, filed crosscut; etch present, handle chipped on top and on horn, otherwise handle is solid, cuts very well. Yours for $70 NOW $60 plus shipping.

Next is a D-15 "Victory" saw, 26", 8pt, filed crosscut, clear etch along with the "V" on the left; nice clean plate, dates from 1950, handle very nice and solid, yours for $70 NOW $60 plus shipping.

Next is a D-8 (#1 on blue tape), 26", 8pt filed crosscut, circa 1930s, nice plate depth, handle is solid with no apologies at all, a good working saw for someone. Yours for $70 plus shipping.  SOLD

Next is a D-8 (#2 on blue tape), again, 26", 8pt, filed crosscut, circa 1947, was missing a nickled nut so I replaced it with a brass one, handle has no flaws (top of front view is just missing finish), solid, plate is ample and very nice as well. Yours for $70 plus shipping.  SOLD

Last but not least is a Disston D-7, 26", 7pt, filed crosscut. Plenty of plate and handle solid with zero apologies; dates from 1947, on back side there is evidence of some rust but at the very top. Great user saw for someone. Yours for $70 plus shipping.

As always, quality user tools at reasonable prices. As noted,  do include your full shipping address so I can print shipping labels, first PM gets priority.

Thanks for looking.

DRILL PRESS IS SOLD

This is an Atlas manufactured Sears Companion drill press model 103.03521. It is a late 1930’s 12” machine with 4 step pulley adjustable speeds. It has been completely disassembled, cleaned, blasted and painted. It has a new belt and new motor bearings. The motor is a ½ HP dual voltage, single phase, 1725 RPM with a ½” shaft. Included is a jacobs 6A chuck with release ring. Spindle run out measures less than .001”.

I am asking $175 but would consider reasonable offers. I can help with delivery within a reasonable distance of Winston Salem, NC. Please feel free to ask questions or request additional pictures.

Thanks for Looking
Rick


   

   

   

   

   

   

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Built the Woodsmith adjustable mortising jig from issue 147 since i wouldn't be buying a Festool anytime soon
. Cleaning out my shop for the move and asking a token amount ($10) for the materials and effort in building the jig. Prefer pick up in person (Watkins Glen, NY) but will ship at your cost if desired.

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Built the Woodsmith shop stool from Volume 34/ issue #201 and I love it. Cleaning out shop for future move - spent alot of effort on these jigs (Router sled, patterns, etc) so asking for a token amount ($10) to cover some of the effort and materials. Shipping would be high (heavy) so prefer pick up in person (Watkins Glen, NY) - will ship if desired but your cost.

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Like new. Never used. 36" tall model. Probably too big to ship. I am in Sun City. $200 OBO



Marc Ward
Sun City, AZ

I'd like to buy a Sorby or similar quality 3/8" spindle gouge. Fingernail or standard grind ok. Must be in good or better condition. No far eastern imports. If you have one you want to sell, please PM me with your price, or post here. Thanks in advance.

I have the opportunity to build this table for a client.  This could a good diversion from the deep dive I've been on for the past few months designing and building an original design wood gear clock.  



It can be extended to hold three leaves:




I know walnut was used for some of these tables. The edge profile looks to be red oak in the photos I've seen. I'm not sure if other woods were used, but I'm thinking mahogany and maple would look good.

I think the construction is veneer over plywood for the field with solid wood edging. The dovetail feature is separate from the edging (thankfully) and appears to be cosmetic only. The legs have an interesting flair where they meet the aprons. I think the extension mechanism is the simple wood type, maybe with a centering mechanism, but don't really know. The overall structure looks pretty light and I'm concerned about how sturdy it will be with the extensions installed. The extensions on this one look like they might be solid wood, but I've seen photos of others that have the same edging as on the table, which would suggest veneer over plywood plus the solid wood edge.

If anyone has any insight/recommendations I would appreciate your input very much. Thanks.


John 

This may not be the forum for this question - but I want to paint (pinstripe) some lines on a dry-erase white board (i.e., permanent lines). What would be the best paint for this? Is it even possible? Thanks