Before and after pics of restored D8 disston saw dated between 1896-1917.
I owned a D-8 at one time, traded it and regretted it. I will run across another I guess.
They will never make them like that again good job.
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Other than axes what else with blades do you like to restore?
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I owned a D-8 at one time, traded it and regretted it. I will run across another I guess.
They will never make them like that again good job.
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Beautiful old Disston. They cut so well when sharp.
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I think everyone knows what I like to restore. 
Almost done building a blade rack for my scythe blades that'll hold 54 of 'em...and I already know it won't hold my whole collection. I have something like 31 snaths right now last time I checked. Some are "scrap" quality and I bought them mostly for either a label that identifies a manufacturer for a certain pattern or an example of rare hardware, etc., but most of them are in restorable condition and I'll be getting to them as time allows. I use my junk blades for hangers to suspend my snaths from the rafters, allowing me to more accurately see what good blades I've got. The junkers usually come on good snaths that I picked up and I don't factor them in when deciding whether or not a given example is worth the asking price for me to pick it up.
Almost done building a blade rack for my scythe blades that'll hold 54 of 'em...and I already know it won't hold my whole collection. I have something like 31 snaths right now last time I checked. Some are "scrap" quality and I bought them mostly for either a label that identifies a manufacturer for a certain pattern or an example of rare hardware, etc., but most of them are in restorable condition and I'll be getting to them as time allows. I use my junk blades for hangers to suspend my snaths from the rafters, allowing me to more accurately see what good blades I've got. The junkers usually come on good snaths that I picked up and I don't factor them in when deciding whether or not a given example is worth the asking price for me to pick it up.
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Right now, while ive been axe hunting, i'm picking up vintage garden tools. My plan is to replace all the modern junk in my garden shed with higher quality vintage stuff. Generally I only pick up the best stuff that just needs a wire wheel over the head and a sand and BLO on the handles, but its still fun. I recovered a childs size rake that was my wifes when she was young. Originally it was a set with a rake, hoe and spade. My goal is to find a hoe and spade for my two year old son. He's already quite the little gardener
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I've been doing the same. I enjoy fixing and using the high quality vintage stuff.
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I would love to come across a good quality vintage American eye hoe. I've got a modern Seymour one right now that's a nice clean forging and decent steel in spite of having been made in China, but I'd love to see what a good old one was like. Talk about a heck of a digging tool--if you've never gotten your hands on a heavy broad eye hoe with a long handle on it you're missing out. Re-dug a drainage trench in the pasture in about 1/5 the time it took me with a shovel and mattock prior years.
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Some of you may have noticed my absence/lack of posting on this board. Newer knives were loosing their interest for me and I starting looking at restoring older knives. That led to axes which led to saws, cleavers, sickles, etc... I always loved cars and decided all this restoration effort & money might be better spent on a classic car. Last July I bought 66 Chevelle which has been a blast working on. Things have slowed down some since I've replaced or fixed most of the worn out parts. I'm sure things will come full circle and I'll be hanging those axe heads I've been neglecting.