dpb wrote:
Norvin Gordon wrote:
Larry Blanchard wrote:
On Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:33:30 -0500, Norvin Gordon wrote:

I guess I should have been more explicit, I didn't find the information
I was wanting, yes I did check out several of the hits, the
http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/ and it did help a little, but I was
looking for more info than what was listed.

Did you check the medallion page:

http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/medallionpage.html

Yes I did, and that is where I got confused. The medallion on one of my
saws has links, almost like a chain link in a circle, where all the
medallions shown have little 'dots/bumps' in a circle. This makes me
think that this may be a unique saw (?)that is not listed. Thanks
for the response.

What does the etching say?

If, indeed it is perhaps unique, why not take a picture and post it on a
hosting site for others to see? I've really never paid much attention
to the ones inherited from grandfather; they've just always been and I
suppose always will be the handsaws that were here on the place.

I might have to go look altho never had any reason to think they were
particularly valuable they're certainly quality saw still after all
these years and I surely wouldn't want to part with either (one
crosscut, one rip).

After the above, I'd suggest photos and send 'em w/ anything you do know
as factual to the addy at the Institute and see if get a response. I've
never paid any attention to it, either, but afaik it is still maintained.



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Thank you for the suggestion, it paid off. I have been able to put the
saw into a small range of years, 1960-1970. The reason he didn't show
was that his study didn't include the years after Disston was sold to
Porter.