How to Restore an Old Hand Saw Crosscut or Ripcut

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7 жыл бұрын

Hand saws can be found all over the place and can be had for just a couple bucks. but how do you take an old rusted Hand saw and restore it to working condition?
Here I take two old Hand saws and restore them to be users. one is heavily rusted and needs a lot of work the other is in good shape and really only needs to be resurfaced and cleaned.
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@alansalter1836 2 ай бұрын

As they say Old is gold so true great video

@digitaldoc1976 4 жыл бұрын

I am always pleasantly surprised when an artisan such as yourself not only takes the time to record such an informative video, but gives so freely that which he has spent a lifetime to acquire. This video embodies a spirit of humanity which should restore one's faith in it. Very excellent video. Very informative. Thank you.

@WoodByWright 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke that means a lot.

@Clayton_WoodHelm 3 жыл бұрын

I cant stand some of the plastic gripped saws made these days so it brings me joy to see this kind of content on here.

@j.d.1488 2 жыл бұрын

Just did my grandpa's old saw. It was a Blue Diamond cross cut. Nice handle that had clean crack through middle with a dowel at back in a attempt to repair. Took it apart ,sanded and repaired split with wood glue. Then linseed oil, shellac and furniture polish. Looked pretty cool. I still can see faint crack line. I used a similar blade cleaning method as yours for a nice patina look. 1st saw restore. I will attempt a sharpening. It cuts not bad now. Great inspiring vid.

@leksey7870 7 жыл бұрын

You are right, that restores hand tools. This is the heritage of civilization. Like!

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

very true! thanks!

@benhudman7911 3 жыл бұрын

I love these saws.

@danielpreilly77 Жыл бұрын

Thanks James, just rescues a bunch of rusty that once belonged to my dad. I did not know until recently that these beauties could be sharpened and usable tools. They are in rough shape but have lovely handles much like those in this video, a mixture of rip and cross cut of varying sizes. I did not know lamb’s tongue is what you call that detail in the handle.

@bobcostas9716 11 ай бұрын

Great video. I just picked up a 2 beautiful old saws in fairly good shape out of the metal bin at the dump. Both have nibs, one is S. Biggin and Sons, Sheffield, and the other I can't read yet due to crap on the blade. I think I might try evaporust instead of vinegar and scrubbing in case there is a nice etch.

@bosweg10 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought me 3 vintage slack seller saws from Sheffield for 3 euro. Must have been from a loving owner because even though they are a bit dirty they still are amazingly sharp. Restoring old tools for me is half the joy. Thank you for this clear howto.

@FrankTheTank7575 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I got a couple of old Distons from my father in law. Looking forward to restoring them.

@13thworker45 2 жыл бұрын

You make it simple. I appreciate the fact you explain what you’re doing. Thank You

@tmedicother4205 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the easy to understand and personable instructions.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

thanks. Glad I could help Terry!

@merrybridge4613 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, very east to watch and understand. Looking forward to trying this out and also watching your other vids

@snort455 2 жыл бұрын

Well done. Concise and every word counts. Thanks

@donnymcarter 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another cool and useful video James!

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

+donny carter any time. Just for you.

@benfox9382 4 жыл бұрын

my mum got me an old saw from a carboot sale for £2... doing it up now! cheers for the video!!

@WoodByWright 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like fun.

@boozoochavis7506 4 жыл бұрын

Many of those post war handles could certainly use a little fine shaping, they are pretty square. A bit of time with a rasp or two and sandpaper helps them greatly. Also, while working on the funky saw plates I have had very good luck soaking nuts and bolts in plain old household white vinegar. Let that mild acidity do the work and the gunk usually comes off with an old toothbrush, while still retaining a bit of the age and patina color. They don't come out looking brand new, but that is the idea. Thanks for posting these videos, keep up the good work!

@WoodByWright 4 жыл бұрын

So true on all points.

@lamb7780 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, I have some of my grandfather's old saws. They could do with a good restoration.

@chriscunicelli7070 6 жыл бұрын

I love the beechwood Handel one, saws are so cool.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

SO true! I love a good saw!

@awgall 5 жыл бұрын

TREMENDOUS VIDEO!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

@howtorestore 3 жыл бұрын

i like it

@danielsolowiej 7 жыл бұрын

Love your new styles of intros man. Vinegar is amazing and so simple, I agree. Using vinegar, I discovered trademarks, signs, numbers ... Good restoration James :)

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Solowiej thanks. It is alot of fun to bring these back to life.

@Cactusworkshopchannel 7 жыл бұрын

Nice job with those! you are a tool archaeologist! :D

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

+Cactus! workshop lol I wish. I just like to use them.

@legtesta 3 жыл бұрын

I have my great grandfather's toolbox full of tools I've been wanting to restore for many years. He was a carpenter. Your video gives me helpful tips on how to preserve such items without destroying the patina and etchings. Thanks!

@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Looking forward to seeing what you make.

@pizzawarlord9232 4 жыл бұрын

Really like your videos. Thanks

@WoodByWright 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@Allenrobinson9 7 жыл бұрын

awesome, Just bought an old rusty hand saw from the restore on the week end.. big spender at 2 dollars! looks like the restore will be fun! Thanks James

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

that is the best wat to buy a saw!

@natashasurvivallady8021 5 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a couple of saws from the shop in Utah you recommended on your website, looking forward to giving restoring them a shot!

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet. If you ever see a place to buy tools that is not on the map let me know.

@middleclassbogan9741 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this man I'm a joiner by trade and quite keen to restore my great grandfather's backed tenon saws to use at work.

@middleclassbogan9741 Жыл бұрын

Knew what to do with the handles but I work with timber so was stumped on how to fix the blades without destroying the metal.

@WoodByWright Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a fun time. Good luck!

@FAIRGROUNDFUNFAIRSUK 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job mate

@hein2958 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Well done.

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

+Hein thanks for watching.

@OldSneelock 6 жыл бұрын

BLO and wax finishes are my favorite for tool handles. The finish is strong and the wax lets my hand grip securely without raising blisters. In my estimation the best part is that it just looks right. ☺

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

I could not agree more!

@F14Goose37 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reminding me to finish doing the rip saw that's been sitting on my second bench for a few months now.

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

LOLL that is what I am here for. don't have too much fun!

@F14Goose37 7 жыл бұрын

I probably won't. It's not my favorite chore, which might explain why it has sat so long.

@ronswanson3656 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video.

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

thanks John!

@DavidStanton 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for sharing. I have a heap of old saws and have tried different methods...might try the vinegar and water tip!

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

thanks! there are few I like more than restoring old hand tools!

@mc4kvb 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you James for this info. I have a Diston that looks more like the Saw with the lighter handle that you said it looked like it had been cut down. Anyway, it was my husbands and I’m going to restore it.......or try to. It’s not extremely bad so I think the 50/50 vinegar and water. I appreciate all the good,videos you put out.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

+Becky's Texas Wood Shop sweet Becky looking forward to seeing it.

@HotForgeChaos 3 жыл бұрын

This is good. I have a pair of Diston saws that I found that belonged to my grandfather, I want to restore them and add them to my collection of tools I use each day

@NJEsperantist 7 жыл бұрын

Seeing a video like this makes me wish I had grabbed my dad's 2 crosscut saws. When he passed back in '97 I was not into woodworking yet. I would have liked to have restored his saws even though they were not antiques, just kinda old. Thanks for the video.

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

+Dave Rutan I love the few tools I have from my family. Always fun to use them

@JimDockrellWatertone 7 жыл бұрын

Finding an old saw for next to nothing is great. Even if you mess it up you haven't lost much. Always worth a try. I have 4 that I paid $2 for, I am pretty happy with them. The cut pretty well.

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

+Jim Dockrell (Watertone) it is also rair that they are messed up worse then they were.

@TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome bro i like it good job nice saws man :)

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

thanks! they were a lot of fun to fix up.

@TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice bro :)

@elgatol4203 11 ай бұрын

Awesome

@GibClark 7 жыл бұрын

👍 thanks for tips, I love vinegar!

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

you and me both. also is fun to soak oak in there to stain it.

@mfwoodshop 7 жыл бұрын

Good info

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

+Mike Fulton thanks mike.

@ronsilva9861 5 жыл бұрын

good job

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@corymiller9854 2 жыл бұрын

Good job. I was trying to ask you about this process but I decided to just watch a few of your vids instead:] My saws are very old and rusty/paint vinegar worked great even threw a old plane in there. Time to sand it up and finish the handles there is 6 so I will be a bit. Sharpening is going ok but not so great with the crosscut yet.

@abrumlev 7 жыл бұрын

Sweet camera angle on sharpening at 4:50. Seeing the teeth filed down.

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

thanks. I was trying to find a place for that and the light just caught it right there. thanks for noticing.

@readysetsleep 5 жыл бұрын

I have used the vinegar and klingspor's sandflex blocks from (coarse, medium, and fine) on a shark saw that some one tossed out because they left it in the rain. Teeth were excellent but some pitting on the surface from the rust. I was thinking of using sand paper, since the sandflex are expensive to use. Glad I found your video the results on the saws are pretty sharp! Also another saw guy mentioned using paste wax, since it protects and helps the blades slide through a cut.

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

right on. I make my own paste wax for just that reason!

@simonkeil3783 7 жыл бұрын

They look great! Nearly like they were New!

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! and a lot of fun!

@stevecollins9450 7 жыл бұрын

Nicely done, James. I also like to purchase used tools at the various venues. I mostly go to the flea markets and auctions now a day's as I've found that the garage sales in my area are slim pick'ns for tools.

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

I love estate sales but about the only thing ai can find at garage sales are a few old planes and saws.

@Martin-yl5zb 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I Picked up a couple of saws that I’m restoring and like to use a Scotch-Brite finishing wheel to brush the plates. It gives a nice subtle scratch pattern. #3Mer

@dibley1973 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the vinegar and water tip for badly rusted ones.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

my pleasure!

@mickmcdonald2181 Жыл бұрын

Cheers I just found you

@dr1llb1t8 6 жыл бұрын

I have been in love with handsaws James. Thank you. I started using "krud kutter" rust remover gel & liquid depending on app. Disston Rocks, tacony philadelphia baby lol. Love your videos. Do you know what the "nib" is for? I heard some ideas but nobody really knows for sure, I figured your involvement with the "mwtca", maybe one of the "old timers" shed some light on that for you. Thank you James.

@s0nnyburnett 7 жыл бұрын

Nice, short and simple video. I had trouble getting a handle to fit back on one of my saws, had to leave it in the bathroom to soak up some moisture before it would let me put the screws back in. I thought it gave it plenty of time to dry out before I removed it, either way was an unpleasant surprise.

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

Oh no fun. it is nice when they just com together as you expect!

@chriscunicelli7070 6 жыл бұрын

Hi James. If you haven't watched the you tuber "plane collector"? Be sure to. He makes a scraper from a razor knife and wood that is great for initial rust removal. Easy too.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

Yep. Great KZfaq channel. I sometimes do that if the rest is deep but for most light surface rust I just skipped that step.

@patrickbrett66 6 жыл бұрын

I can highly recommend buying every hand saw that comes your way, any that are too messed up or not worth the effort can easily be turned into wicked scrapers or scratch stocks. Also you can trade them with other wood workers for other tools you may need ;)

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

So true. got to love the tool trade!

@terrancecorella1965 3 жыл бұрын

Looks familiar lol

6 жыл бұрын

muito bacana seus trabalhos parabens meu amigo mim fas uma visita abraço meu amigo

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

O prazer é meu. obrigado por assistir!

@ASliceofWoodWorkshop 7 жыл бұрын

Sanding is a very quick way ruin an etch. Have you tried scraping yet? Very quick to remove rust and it saves the etches.

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

+Timothy Charles I some times scrape to get alot of the surface junk and rust off, but I find it dose little for the age blackening. If you are light with the sanding it can skip over the etch and keep it quite nicely. Thanks man. I do like your work with saws.

@JoshBabin 6 жыл бұрын

Hey James, you may want to try Evaporust instead of vinegar. The acid in the vinegar can eat through metal, while evaporust doesn't. This is particularly important with blade/cap iron on antique wood-bodied planes, where the type of metal is particularly vulnerable to the acid

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

partially correct. I have used both extensively and several others and for the price I still prefer vinegar.

@opasworkshop8373 7 жыл бұрын

awesome work James I still have never seen one of those saws with the starter nib on the front. did you ever find bits 4 that Yankee drill?

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

That drill is still in the tools I have not had a chance to look through but hopfuly soon.

@captaincoyote1792 5 жыл бұрын

I really appreciated your video. A few years ago, I had the fortune to “rescue” nine various handsaws from a dumpster destined for a landfill. They had been used (abused???) by community service “interns”. I recently got around to consider what to do with them.....now attempting restoration. So your advice was invaluable. The first saw had some gorgeous etching.....as a result, I am stymied how to proceed without damaging it. As my initial aim was to simply restore the saw to common use, I used naval jelly and fine sand paper. Now seeing the etching coming through, I want to proceed more carefully. Any idea on how to clean around the etching? Thanks again... for a timely video, amigo!

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

the best ad vice I can give is fine sandpaper on a hard backer. I have a friend that uses a steel plate with a handle then adheres 400 grit sand paper on that so you hit just the high points and not what is in the etching. at a cretin point they can not be saved , but if they can that is my favorite method.

@LadyRosieRose 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great video! Thank you! I was able to find a saw but it is HEAVILY rusted. I can see that it has words on the blade but I can’t tell what it says through the rust. Might it be possible to remove the rust enough to see what the words on the blade say?

@WoodByWright 2 жыл бұрын

I would first use a scraper then clean it with mild soap. If it needs more then 400 grit on a hard surface may do it. But too much may remove the etch all together.

@tudorserbu1905 6 жыл бұрын

I've found Disston saws on ebay at 200$ and were pretty old, too

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

ya you pay through the nose for tools there but you can always find it!

@everready19373 2 жыл бұрын

I just pulled a big toothed saw out of the trash last night. I have no idea how old it is or who made it. It's very rusted and pitted.

@southsidedojo2 7 жыл бұрын

I know my saws you retired are probably my favorite hand tool besides my lie Nielsen block plane

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

thank you Wesley. that is high praise!

@southsidedojo2 7 жыл бұрын

retired... must have been tired sorry I meant restored

@ChicoMillion 7 жыл бұрын

Have you made a video about restoring / repairing a dovetail saw or carcass saw that has a thick metal spine on the top side of the blade?

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

I have not. I have a video on sharpening a dovetail saw, but they are basically the same except you do not take the back off. unless you want the fight of putting it back on.

@josephjanutka2732 6 жыл бұрын

I used vinegar straight from the jug, without any water added, and it turned the saw plater black; that wasn't real easy to remove--I used Barkeeper's Friend, Rusterizer, and finally 400 grit sandpaper. It also made the etching almost disappear, though it wasn't real visible to begin with. Next time I'll try the WD-40, as in the video, which I should have looked at first. I also wondered if waterless hand cleaner and sandpaper would be effective. Always enjoy watching the vidoes.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

I now prefer to use sandpaper on a block of wood. that saves the etch a bit more than a sanding sponge. Thanks Joseph!

@genestarwind928 6 жыл бұрын

How do you get out a bend on the saw? Every single one I have ever seen has been crooked.

@WoodByWright 6 жыл бұрын

if it is a kink then it takes a Ball peen hammer, and avle, 2-4 hours and years of experiance, if it is just a gradual bent then just bend it back. some times it requires bending the toe all the way back tot he handle but the spring steel can take it.

@tamieheadrick8786 5 жыл бұрын

The inside of the end of the cell phones on the outside though

@NickLuker 4 жыл бұрын

Another method of removing a bow is to clamp the plate in a vise, loosen the grip slightly, then pull the plate out with steady even pressure in the opposite direction of the bow. Of course, if the whole plate doesn't fit, you can do it all be hand and draw it over the edge of your bench.

@drkerman11 Жыл бұрын

Ok I didn't see anywhere how to get a stubborn handle off with out breaking it? Do you have any tricks?

@WoodByWright Жыл бұрын

Send me an email with some pictures and I'll be glad to help you. jameswright@woodbywright.com are you having trouble getting the nuts out or taking the handle off once the nuts are out?

@roning1122 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Is that regular sandpaper or wet sand paper or something else? 150 grit sounds like it would leave visible thin scratches on the blade?

@WoodByWright Жыл бұрын

I avoid cheap out and use regular sandpaper. All sandpaper leaves scratches. The next grit will remove them.

@WildmanTech 7 жыл бұрын

You have me wondering whether I should restore this pile o saws over here, or make them into art as I planned when I bought them.

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

LOL there is a battle going on between the Hand tool workers and the saw painters. cleaning paint off a saw is difficult.

@fakiirification 6 жыл бұрын

IMO, i would dig through the pile for anything of value, people are selling old disston saws on eBay for 50-100 bucks and up if the handle is in good shape and it has the medallion and stuff. Hardware store crap with plastic handles or flat slab handles... paint those to your hearts content.

@willemkossen 7 жыл бұрын

I wish i found some here

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

+Willem Kossen they aren't common over there?

@johannvanaardt7221 6 жыл бұрын

Rinse your saw with a bicarbonate soda and water solution after taking it out of the vinegar bath, this neutralises the acid and prevents flash rusting.

@michaelmondeau5482 3 ай бұрын

Do you put anything on the blades to prevent future rust, or just the wd-40?

@WoodByWright 3 ай бұрын

During normal use it gets old and waxed.

@jamesstanlake4064 7 жыл бұрын

I only look for old hand saws to restore and use, The steel is of much higher quality than you can find in newer saws, plus you get to breathe new life into a great saw.

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

Very true! I love knowing that the saw has served other woodworkers and has a history.

@1pcfred 4 жыл бұрын

It is unlikely antique steel is better quality than steel made today is. They barely knew how to make steel before 1856. The science of metallurgy was not codified before the Space Age either. That's the late 1950s at the earliest. Technological progress has been accelerating since the Renaissance. I'm not sure why that is. But something lit a fire under our species ass around then.

@CBWaters2011 4 ай бұрын

50/50 vinegar water dip. what consentration of vinegar did you start with? i have both 5% food grade and 30% agricultural grade. and thats ALOT of acid differance

@WoodByWright 4 ай бұрын

5%. The stuff you can buy at the grocery store.

@jasonsimone3523 5 жыл бұрын

How do you recommend fixing cracks in the handle of a saw? I recently picked up a 1920 Winchester saw that has a few cracks in the handle. I also want to remove some of the rust from the blade but not remove the cool etching it has on the blade.

@WoodByWright 5 жыл бұрын

Cracks in different places require different fixes some of them you can put a wooden dowel through and fix it up. Some places you want to actually break off a chunk and replace it and rebuild it. And in some cases the cracks really don't matter you can just rejuvenate it with some Lindsay oil and it's good to go. The best way to train keep an etch is to put sandpaper on a hard smooth surface like a block of steel it will sand everything off but won't touch down into the etch. But even then if there's any pitting you may not be able to save the etch.

@jasonsimone3523 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info, you're a great help!

@sasajagunic3031 7 жыл бұрын

What do you use to keep the saw from rusting again after its all new and shining...?

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

+Saša Jagunić I use 3 in 1 oil or other light machine oil

@donaldhenson9721 3 жыл бұрын

What does the width at handle mean.? I really enjoyed the video

@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry. I'm not quite sure what you mean by the "width at handle"

@guyjones4936 7 жыл бұрын

I just inherited a ton of tools from my Dad, Grand Dad and Great Grand Dad. I really want to restore my Dad's Diston cross cut saw but it has a few problems. The screw holes have been worn out over the years and he has replaced the hardware with other screws and the blade has a distinct kink in it. I have tried to get rid of the kink and have gotten most of it out but the last little bit won't go. Do you have any suggestions how to save it and make it usable again?

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

unless you are a master with a ball pean hammer and anvil the kink will never completely come out. but most of the time you can get it close enough to be functional though dented in appearance. as to the hardware, I usually find another saw and steel the screws from that. I have an old pile of too far gone saws for just that use.

@OldSneelock 6 жыл бұрын

Guy Jones With a kinked blade you have little to lose in trying to straighten it. contrib2.wkfinetools.com/hagemyerM/straightSaw/straightSaw-01.asp The kink is a line where the steel has stretched on one side of the blade and compressed on the other. Working in to the center of the kink on the convex side by striking light hammer blows on alternate sides of the kink working from the center of the blade to the edge you can compress the steel in the kink. With patience you can remove the kink.

@johnstanton8499 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Do you have any tips for tightening a handle that is loose and pivots on the blade? I find the videos really informative and clearly explained Thanks

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

As the wood moves they may loosen. I just tighten the screws down a bit. but if the blade is still sliding around there may be junk in there or it may be the wrong handle for the blade.

@johnstanton8499 7 жыл бұрын

Wood By Wright Thanks for the reply, i enjoy watching your videos . They. are to the point and calm

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

+John Stanton thanks. If there is anything I can do please let me know.

@bbrachman 7 жыл бұрын

James, when you store your saws, do you put a light coating of oil over the metal? I saw this technique done with restored bench planes and I wonder if it applies to any old metal tools. Light coat, wipe off excess and then store it.

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

I put pot on the once every few months but not much more than that. I will use wax every few uses to keep them moving quickly.

@soamsurnane711 7 жыл бұрын

Bruce Brachman look up the video by paul sellers where he shows how to make the "rag in a can oiler"

@ryanstieglitz8077 Жыл бұрын

Comment down below!

@tva7263 4 жыл бұрын

I live up in Maine and I have an unheated shop often struggling to keep my tools such as saws, planes etc. from developing surface rust (in winter months). What would you use to protect the surface, wax or wd40?

@WoodByWright 4 жыл бұрын

I use paste wax. I usually make my own mixing bees wax and 3in1 oil I have a regular ruteen to oil my tools every 6 months. and more for tools I use regularly.

@tva7263 4 жыл бұрын

Wood By Wright Thank you! I saw your video on bee’s was and linseed oil. For bee’s wax and 3 in 1 what is the ratio of the mix ? Thank you again, I just discovered your channel - great stuff!

@jameslister412 7 жыл бұрын

Hi I bought an old saw a few month back from a second hand shop, ive removed & cleaned the handle up great with a few coats of linseed oil. But the original brass screws that were used are bent and the thread is not good, I put the saw back together but the screws dont sit as they should, look untidy and are also loose, what would you recommend?

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

well depending on how old it is you may be out of luck. I keep a jar of nuts that I have kept from saws that were not worth restoring and can draw from that time to time. but with the price of most saws you can find one that looks similar and seel the nuts from that saw. the only other option is to restore the ones you have. you might be able to do that with a tap and die and carufly bend them back into shape. but that depends on how bad they are.

@soamsurnane711 7 жыл бұрын

James Lister find fitting ones or make your own

@pjculbertson55 7 жыл бұрын

Did you set the blades? I am getting into restoring and resharpening but didn't know about the set. Do you always need to mess with the set when sharpening or is it OK to just sharpen and leave the set alone?

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

+pjculbertson55 I only set every 6 or so sharpenings. These both had decent set. The more you put in the easer it it to guide through the cut but harder to push.

@thetylerboutilier 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there, I have my grandfathers old hand saw and the handle is soft and rotted so I want to replace with custom. However fasteners are turning when I try to turn the flat head side. With the other side being domed is there any method for this?

@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын

You can use a hand screw clamp drill a hole in one jaw for the screw driver to fit in then clamp the spinning side.

@LiveDragon1 3 жыл бұрын

What can you do if it's rusted and has a nice stencil. Also where can you get new bolts for the handle?

@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын

It all depends on the saw and its condition. But if you're trying to save the etch on the plate generally the easiest thing to do is to scrape it rather than to sand it. But if you have a good hard sanding block you can still sand it off without hurting the etch. Blackburn toolworks sells sawnuts that he makes. But as the handles there are so many different designs and shapes that I don't know of anyone who just sells handles. You really have to make them to fit the particular plate you are using. However Blackburn tool works also has patterns so you can make your own. I have a few videos on doing that. With a few files it's relatively easy.

@LiveDragon1 3 жыл бұрын

@@WoodByWright I wanna keep it as original as possible, the blades don't have terrible surface rust like this one you did but they are discolored dark black and rust brown. What about a rust remover solution over wd40 and sanding. Would that hurt the etch? It has some color to it and I'd like to keep it.

@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын

WD-40 and sandpaper will hurt the etch more than anything else. Scraping is generally the best to keep the patina. Just use a card scraper without a lot of down pressure and scrape off the rust and junk that's left on the saw. The other thing you could do is use a very fine steel wool pad and rub the plate down with that and some oil.

@JoeBob79569 4 жыл бұрын

I picked up 2 Disstons and a Craftsman on eBay for $5 each. They just arrived today so it's going to be fun cleaning them up. My only saw before this was a cheap "disposable" Stanley. I hate the idea that manufacturers make disposable saws, it's seems like such a waste. But, granted it still cuts after 5-6 years. I suppose it's perfect for somebody who just wants to throw it in the shed and cut something once or twice a year.

@fbiker79 7 жыл бұрын

James, would this work on saws found/bought from the big stores? mainly asking about the sharpening process...... Thanks

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no. All saws you get there will have hardened teeth that can not be filed. They stay sharp a bit longer but when they are dull they are trash.

@1pcfred 4 жыл бұрын

@@WoodByWright Why couldn't you grind off the inductive hardness and file in new teeth?

@eduardonewman407 Жыл бұрын

The one I have has a lot of play/rocking in the handle is there a way to fix that?

@WoodByWright Жыл бұрын

Usually just tightening the screws does the job. They tend to loosen over time and the wood compresses.

@skaruts 3 жыл бұрын

Should all their teeth be aligned, or is it normal that some saws have some teeth pointing sideways? I've been poking around my grandpa's tools and all the saws are old and rusty, but they all have some teeth sideways. I couldn't saw straight with one of them either. I tried it twice, and it always strays toward the right side of the line as it goes deeper into the board. It's a very similar saw to the first one you repaired there.

@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын

every other tooth should lean a bit to eather side. that is called set. that way the saw cuts a wider groove then the thickness of the plate. if it is always turning to the same side that means the set is too heavy on one side. to fix that you can stone the saw. here is a video on that. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aq-Ye9ShneC2mYk.html feel free to send me an email and I would be glad to help if that does not fix it.

@skaruts 3 жыл бұрын

@@WoodByWright Yea, their tooth are quite noticeably not evenly leaned. Gonna have to try to fix them. I just watched your video on sharpening and setting, gonna watch the one you linked, so maybe I can pull something off. Some of these tools are about as old as me lol Thanks.

@ebbios 7 жыл бұрын

hello...i enjoyed your informative videos. How i wish these saws could be found in my country. And actually today I have found an old carl schlieper handsaw but in really poor condition. So here is the problem, the saw tooth does not have an equal size or form due to bad sharpening work. So how can i address this issue?

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

+ebbios well you have two options 1. Just joint and sharpen them. Some people like to have small teeth up front and larger in the middle to back. Or 2. File them all the way out and cut in new teeth.

@ebbios 7 жыл бұрын

oh...ok. thank you. That was fast....haha

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. I am thankful for the over abundance of old tools around me. that is not the case in a lot of countries.

@theWendigo1928 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question, how can you tell if these re-sharpen antique hand saw are the ones you re-sharpen? I have trouble figuring out wheather or not it the one.

@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын

If their antiques then they're designed to be resharpened. Only the new ones you get at the big box stores have hardened to teeth. If you look at the teeth on a new one at the store you'll notice that the tips are a darker color.

@theWendigo1928 3 жыл бұрын

@@WoodByWright OH THANK YOU!!!!! :D I'll now planning on getting them! 🤓🤓🤓

@jonathanc.3872 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a trick you know when one of the brass handle bolts doesn't want to come loose?

@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын

Penetrating oil and vibration. If that doesn't work then brute force and violent manipulation

@jonathanc.3872 3 жыл бұрын

@@WoodByWright I saw this setup...kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o7iqlsmUx8XFk2Q.html

@jonathanc.3872 3 жыл бұрын

@@WoodByWright I ended up drilling a tiny little hole in the saw bolt head and stuck a pushpin into the wood to hold it in place. Worked just fine. Thanks for your quick reply.

@smudgebutt 2 жыл бұрын

We’re can I find nuts and bolts for the handle I have one I got which is missing 2 of the bolts and nuts.

@WoodByWright 2 жыл бұрын

If you talk to any antique hand tool seller. They usually have a bucket of them. But rarely do they list them as they're not worth the time to list. If you go down the list of online sellers on hand. Toolfinder.com I'm sure most of them would have what you want in stock.

@eblackbrook 3 жыл бұрын

I assume you put your linseed oil / beeswax paste wax on the blades? If so, which one, the hard, medium, or soft?

@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын

I use a hard wax to lubricate them.

@MrSeminole77 3 жыл бұрын

Okay- why bother? Is the metal better? Do they hold an edge longer? Are they more accurate?

@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын

It's mostly that you can't find a new hand saw for a decent price that has ripped teeth or has non-hardened teeth that you can refile. Plus you can pick up these old saws for just a couple bucks and have them up and running and under half hour. Often the handle is far more comfortable on an older saw than on a newer one. and that's probably the most important part of any handsaw.

@nicolalucia4214 4 жыл бұрын

Hello ... I'm from Italy ... I have three saws for wood and I don't know how to restore them since they have rust and above all dents ... Could you give me some advice how to remove the dents ... HELP

@WoodByWright 4 жыл бұрын

Dents are almost impossible to remove. They take a lot of time, an anvil and a hammer.

@nicolalucia4214 4 жыл бұрын

@@WoodByWright so do I have to beat to saw for a long time? Thanks a lot anyway

@ceedub6233 7 жыл бұрын

I noticed that you just wiped away any WD40 that got on your work bench, is there any problems with it transferring over to the wood in your projects, or is it such a small amount there is no problems with it. Also are the screws used on a saw handle special screws if so can I buy the screws for a saw at a big box store or a hardware store. I was given an older saw that is missing 3 of the screws thank you in advance, Blessings to you and your family

@WoodByWright 7 жыл бұрын

there is a bit on the bench before I move over a wood project to that place I will wipe it down a bit more but I have never had a problem with it transferring. I like the look it gives the bench to have all those layers of projects that have been done there. you ca not get them at hardware stores and there are so many sizes that they are hard to replace. I have a collection from saws I have restored that I can pull from but there are not many places to find them new.