09-01-2018, 02:37 PM
Hey, This Disston belonged to my wifes Grandpa and it was given to me. Can anyone tell me which model it is? It has an 8 in the blade under the handle. Thanks so much!
Eli
Eli
09-01-2018, 02:37 PM
09-01-2018, 03:07 PM
1950s D-23...Just before HK Porter bought Disston out.
The "8" is for 8ppi.....
The "8" is for 8ppi.....
09-01-2018, 03:08 PM
Although I am an owner of more than a few Disston saws, I am no expert
at telling off hand what models they are. Others here, as you are probably
aware, are going to chime in with much better opinions.
I CAN tell you that the "8" below the handle refers to the number of teeth
per inch. 8 tpi, in this case.
AND by the way, welcome to WoodNet!!!
at telling off hand what models they are. Others here, as you are probably
aware, are going to chime in with much better opinions.
I CAN tell you that the "8" below the handle refers to the number of teeth
per inch. 8 tpi, in this case.
AND by the way, welcome to WoodNet!!!
09-01-2018, 03:09 PM
See, the bandito beat me to it while I was typing!!
09-01-2018, 03:22 PM
Thanks, I thought it might be a d-23 but I wasn't sure. All the D23's that I see have 1 medallion plus 4 screws. Mine has 1 Medallion plus 3 screws... Thanks for the help!
09-02-2018, 08:52 AM
When Disston made a saw under 26" in length....they usually used one less bolt....IF the full-sized had 5, the "Panel saw" had 4. Same with the full sized saws like the D-8
If the Full sized saw only had 4 bolts....then the shorter saw would have 3, counting the medallion. The Panel saw handles tended to be a bit smaller, so less room for the "extra" bolt.
If the Full sized saw only had 4 bolts....then the shorter saw would have 3, counting the medallion. The Panel saw handles tended to be a bit smaller, so less room for the "extra" bolt.