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09-01-2018, 03:07 PM
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1950s D-23...Just before HK Porter bought Disston out.
The "8" is for 8ppi.....
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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.
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See, the bandito beat me to it while I was typing!!
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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!
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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.
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