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It's not that hard bud. It's just a cross shape with little bits hanging off the ends. Bend over the bits and set your spacing. I cut that onw out with a hacksaw and file in about 2 hours
It's not that hard bud. It's just a cross shape with little bits hanging off the ends. Bend over the bits and set your spacing. I cut that onw out with a hacksaw and file in about 2 hours
well, i just wasted 3 hours, i filed up that new saw, went to file the rakers and realized i forgot to joint it.
in other news it was 23 degrees, i cant feel my toes and my space heater is not strong enough
Bringing this thread back with oodles of pictures. I hope I haven't posted any of them already
Disston Toledo 598 felling saw with perf-lance teeth and western handles (mismatched, one atkins and one simonds)
Disston Keystone felling saw with perf-lance teeth and original loop handles, also; hand built (and I mean it, those were originally 10" dead pines) and my little Mann 2 1/4 pounder
Simonds red end 4' bucking saw with tuttle teeth and climax pattern handles
and some noodles
Post yours if you got any!
If you eat P,B&J for lunch, Peanut Butter (or any long chain fatty acid, vegetable oil for instance) will break down sap. Just a quick rinse of water and good to go.I do now.
I have several worn, near smooth Nicholson files.
The flat bastard I cut the tang off above had the most bite of the bunch.
I followed the advice of Warren Miller in his videos and the companion manuals from the USFS
I may need to purchase a file to get in and clean/cut the gullets.
My next chance I will see what I have in my aresenol before I go by a Nicholson made in Mexico
i immediately knew what that was, there was one local down here for $95 but i had no place for it. be sure to let us know when you figure out how to work it
If you eat P,B&J for lunch, Peanut Butter (or any long chain fatty acid vegetable oil for instance) will break down sap. Just a quick rinse of water and good to go.
I had a little fun for the fireplace.
The keystone ran smooth and without much effort...after i address the teeth, clean, set, sharpen and swage, I expect her to run like a hot knife thru butter.
only ever seen 2 saws bigger than the 36s that are common, one is hugely overpriced the other was a choice between a chainsaw and a 52" with worn teethYou will be amazed when you see how much better a bigger heavier saw cuts. Even 48" makes a big difference compared to a 36".
With the 36" I'd recommend moving the supplemental handle back near the D handle and use it to apply downward force on the front of the saw. With the bigger saws you just pull it back and forth and let the weight of the saw do the work. Much easier cutting.
You will be amazed when you see how much better a bigger heavier saw cuts. Even 48" makes a big difference compared to a 36".
With the 36" I'd recommend moving the supplemental handle back near the D handle and use it to apply downward force on the front of the saw. With the bigger saws you just pull it back and forth and let the weight of the saw do the work. Much easier cutting.
apparently this was my thousandth postonly ever seen 2 saws bigger than the 36s that are common, one is hugely overpriced the other was a choice between a chainsaw and a 52" with worn teeth
only ever seen 2 saws bigger than the 36s that are common, one is hugely overpriced the other was a choice between a chainsaw and a 52" with worn teeth