Tag Archives: handsaw

Names on Tools: Past and Future Owners

Posted on September 24, 2021 by literaryworkshop

Awhile back, I published a post about vintage tools with previous owners’ names on them. While it’s fun to imagine (and sometimes deduce) the character of the men who owned and used these tools before they came into my hands, … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Back Saw: Everything You Really Need to Know

Posted on March 15, 2018 by literaryworkshop

So let’s say you’re just starting to get into woodworking, and you realize that you really need a small saw.  The ones with the spines look nice.  They’re called “back saws,” right? They seem like they might be easier to … Continue reading →

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Three-Dollar Saw: Restored

Posted on July 10, 2014 by literaryworkshop

Last month, I posted a picture of a Disston no. 8 handsaw I found for three dollars.  It took me some time to get the saw back in action, not because the work was difficult or time-consuming, but because other … Continue reading →

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