(315) 678-1698

1390 Bellows Rd
Baldwinsville, NY 13027

http://disstonianinstitute.com

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disston saws identifying and dating handsaws

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Preventative maintence...

[The following is text copied from a Disston publication: The Disston Saw, Tool and File Book, 1921.] HOW TO CARE FOR SAWS, TOOLS, AND FILES Although the preceding pages cover the most important questions in connection with the care of a saw-that is, they tell how to sharpen a saw-there are a few ot...

Online Reference of Disston Saws -- 1948 Price List

1 9 4 8 This chart shows how small the line of Disston handsaws had become toward the end of the company's family ownership. The list becomes even less diverse in 1953 . EFFECTIVE AUGUST 19, 1948 MECHANICS' PRICE LIST DISSTON HAND SAWS Number Length Points Cross-Cut Points Rip Price D-7 26" 7, 8, 9,...

Links to Relevant Websites...

Links Tom Price has one of the most comprehensive websites for beginning old tool collectors and users. I referred to it often when I started using the internet to learn about old tools. His list of links to other websites is what keeps my list short. The home of old tool scholarship is the Oldtools...

Online Reference of Disston Saws -- 1931 Price List

1 9 3 1 In response to the Great Depression's stalled economy, Disston refocussed its marketing strategy in 1931 by introducing a "new standardized line" with a "greatly simplified line [of saws] at new and lower retail prices." Just three year earlier the company had already taken measures to simpl...

Purpose and Philosophy...

Purpose and Philosophy of the Disstonian Institute or What Makes You Such an Expert Anyway? A few words about assigning dates and ages to old tools and the reason for publishing this website. Saws, woodworking planes, and other tools are different from old cars and washing machines in that they were...

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