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Saw Guys: Disston 99 - Admiral - 01-01-2019
I came across a late model ('06, without the three medallions) 6 pt rip, carved handle, in pretty nice shape, and was surprised to find it marked a No 99. I read what the Disstonian website said, but was wondering who knows more about this saw, Disstonian says its uncommon..... when I get it cleaned up a bit later this week I'll post some pics, but I'm worried about aggressive cleaning if it is truly collectible.
RE: Saw Guys: Disston 99 - enjuneer - 01-01-2019
I just sent a quick message to Mike Stemple. He would know if anybody would.
RE: Saw Guys: Disston 99 - DonSlaughter - 01-01-2019
(01-01-2019, 04:22 PM)Admiral Wrote: I came across a late model ('06, without the three medallions) 6 pt rip, carved handle, in pretty nice shape, and was surprised to find it marked a No 99. I read what the Disstonian website said, but was wondering who knows more about this saw, Disstonian says its uncommon..... when I get it cleaned up a bit later this week I'll post some pics, but I'm worried about aggressive cleaning if it is truly collectible.
I soak my tender restores in EvaPoRust overnight...or, at least, a few hours. I built a long shallow 'bathtub' out of plywood and foil for that purpose. Then a green scrubber will get it about as clean as needed. I've cleaned up some pretty rusty saws like that. Sure would like to see a pic of what you're describing!
good luck,
Don
RE: Saw Guys: Disston 99 - Admiral - 01-01-2019
Here's a couple of pics of the etch; I took some Autosol polish to it after a single edge razor blade removed the gross rust:
![[Image: 45838834264_09c44a230c_b.jpg]](https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7916/45838834264_09c44a230c_b.jpg)
![[Image: 46510857232_421c14ebf8_b.jpg]](https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7861/46510857232_421c14ebf8_b.jpg)
When I took off the handle, there was no "X" under the handle.
RE: Saw Guys: Disston 99 - Admiral - 01-02-2019
Here's pics of the saw: https://www.flickr.com/photos/9433588@N08/albums/72157705267764125