Thanks FStP, the old handle or tote has a lot of history, as well as lot of good work put into it. Not to mention that the quality of older woods is typically superior to new growth lumber. Saving as much as I can is typically what I try to do, when I can. Thanks for watching, and for commenting!

Thanks SS, I'm glad to hear you've found something helpful in these videos!

Thanks PTC! I think you're right about old tools, which is why I grab them when I can, and fix them up for use. I've done one plane video so far, most of the Stanley planes I've fixed up in the past I didn't make videos of, but I have a few more that you'll see at some point, and maybe a few old wooden fillister planes I have that need some help to get them working again. Thanks for your comment and your suggestions!

Thanks RB, that was a fun saw to fix up. I've since seen someone use a curved V-chisel to do the carving, and that looked like it worked too, but the chip carving worked great for me.

Hi AC, thanks for watching and for the question. Saws typically don't have model numbers stamped on them in my experience. If there is an etch on the plate, that will sometimes have the model, but with older saws, the etch is often rusted away. Without the etch, the design of the saw is what we're left with. The shape of the tote, along with the medallion, bolt pattern, and the shape of the plate is usually what we have to go on. The teeth per inch can be changed over time, so unless there is a number stamped on the heel that confirms what you're seeing, its not a reliable way to determine model number. Saw makers often made many tooth and length options for the same model. There are lots of on line resources out there. One of my favorites for Disston saws is www.disstonianinstitute.com/ Erik von Sneidern has done us all a service with the work he has put into his website. I hope that helps! -Philo

Sure, I noted that on screen at about the 2:30 mark. Its a 24-inch plate, filed for rip at 6 1/2 PPI (or 5 1/2 TPI). Thanks for asking, and thanks for watching!

That's a great question WS. I'm not aware of anyone who sells the old style brass saw bolts new. Folks like me who fix up saws, usually save old ones for future restorations, and like me, they are usually unwilling to give them up. I have seen folks selling older saw bolts on ebay and etsy, but they're typically expensive. The cheapest way to get some would be keep your eye out for worn out or broken saws that still have some of the bolts. I usually find old saw for just a few dollars at tag sales, but I'm not sure if that is an option for you, depending on where you're from. You'll typically spend more than that for one bolt on ebay. Good luck, and thanks for watching and commenting!