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Hand Saw Restoration NUMBER 175 MARCH 2014 A Journal of Tool Collecting published by CRAFTS of New Jersey Hand Saw Restoration A Presentation by Bob Garay The November CRAFTS Written by Dave Nowicki dle doesn’t make the saw perfect, it can meeting featured a presentation on and does make the saw more comforta- saw restoration by CRAFTS Presi- ble to use. It’s the steel used in these dent Bob Garay. Following is most of the key elements in saws that makes them special. It was highly tempered, the presentation that collectors and woodworkers can use enabling it to hold an edge for a very long time before in the selection and restoration of quality hand saws. resharpening is required. Regardless of any other en- The first rule of thumb is to start with a good hancements it’s the steel that makes a saw. What’s a good saw? In this case we’re talking saw good. With regard to other enhance- about good usable saws. Many times just knowing the ments, just about any saw with a rose- maker of the saw will tell you whether you have a good wood handle is a good indicator of a high saw. According to Bob, when he sees a Disston, a Si- quality saw, where premium materials monds or an Atkins saw he knows it’s a good saw. were used to enhance the product. For When it comes to value, Disston‘s are the ones to look example the Atkins #400 and #401 saws for. They were all made to a consistent high quality had rosewood handles. Disston’s #95 over a very long period of time. Certainly there are and #115 also used rose- other manufacturers like Harvey Peace from Brooklyn, wood for their handles. New York, Richardson Broth- The age of the saw can also ers out of New Jersey, be an indicator of value. Wheeler Madden and Clem- For example a saw with an son from Middletown, New eagle medallion and York, George Bishop in Law- stamped H. Disston on the renceburg, Indiana and many blade was made before the others who were known to Civil War. We know that make very good saws. Saws because in 1865 Hamilton marked “Warranted Superior” Disston, Henry’s son, can also be very good since joined the firm and it was many of these were second line saws made by quality renamed Henry Disston and Son. In 1871 another son manufacturers. Within each saw manufacturers line there joined the firm and it became Disston and Sons. Even are some models that are held in high esteem. The Dis- though the H. Disston may be rusty and the handle might ston # 12 for example, is considered one of their top of be cracked and worn the saw has value because it’s pre the line saws. The handle on the #12 has a unique double Civil War, ancient in terms of American saws. Other curve at the bottom of the carved apple wood handle very early American saw makers are Josiah Bakewell, which is readily recognized by saw aficionados and they Wheeler Madden and Clemson and Harvey Peace from are actively pursued by collectors today. While the han- New York. Johnson and Conaway, William McNeice, James Begbie and Jonathan Paul were all early Philadel- March Issue Contents (Continued on pg. 3) Saw Restoration - Dave Nowicki………………………...……...1, 3-5 President’s Corner. ...…….…………………….……..…………..….2 Ashley King on Clocks- Dave Nowicki...……………….…..……….6 April 6—CRAFTS Meeting Losing Traditional Craftsmanship—Bob Garay…....….…..…..…..8-9 Richard Gagliardi – Luthier Plane Crazy—Joe Hauck…………….. ……………...………….10-11 Tool Events ……………………………………………...………….12 See Pg. 2 for information Want Ads..…….……….…………….…………...….….….……….12 High Bridge, NJ, Masonic Lodge THE TOOLSHED - March 2014 President’s Corner Collectors of Rare and Familiar Tools Society of New Jersey It is time for all of the snow to melt and bring on Spring. President……………………….………BOB GARAY, Hopatcong Of course with Spring comes all the antique tool activities ……………………………………..email, [email protected] we all enjoy so much. Getting up early and going to the flea Vice President………………..………...DON KAHN, Hackensack market is one of my favorite. Nothing better then to be on Secretary………………….…ANNETTE VLIET, Danielsville, PA Treasurer…………………..………HANK ALLEN, Glen Rock, NJ the playing field when the sun comes up and everybody is just putting things out on their tables. I guess it is a lot like The purpose of CRAFTS of New Jersey is to encourage in- fishing but I usually do better at the flea market than I do on terest in early trades and industries, and in the identification, the lake. Ask Herb, he been fishing with me. study, preservation and exhibition of tools and implements Looking forward to the upcoming CRAFTS Auction, as used and made in New Jersey as an integral part of our herit- we have a lot of great tools entered this year. Also Lee Val- age. ley donated some tools to liven up the auction with a tool raffle. See Pg. 11 for some photos of these tools. The Auc- Membership in CRAFTS is open to anyone who shares the tion day features early morning tailgating by CRAFTS mem- above interests. Annual dues per person or couple are fifteen bers and as usual I am expecting a good turnout. We are set dollars for the membership year of July 1 through June 30. for our April 6th CRAFTS meeting with a presentation by Membership fees may be sent to: Hank Allen, 524 Harris- Richard Gagliardi, who is a master luthier. See his infor- town Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 (write check payable to mation below. CRAFTS of New Jersey). Lastly I asking members to consider helping out the club by writing an article for the Tool Shed. As acting editor CRAFTS of NJ meetings are held at the HOST Masonic I am finding it tough to get anybody to contribute something Lodge in High Bridge, NJ. Take I-78 to Route 31 exit at of interest for our members. You don’t have to be an Clinton. Go north on Rte. 31 two miles to second traffic light “expert” in any field. Even a short one page article about at the High Bridge exit. Turn right and go about half a mile something special to you will interest our readers. I often to Dennis Ave. Turn left, then straight to the Masonic Lodge help with photos if needed and even contribute my editing (on the left). Tailgate sales in the parking lot begin at 10 skills. Drop me a line. A.M., meeting starts at 1 P.M. Now lets get on with some Spring weather!!! The TOOL SHED Published four times a year for members of CRAFTS of New Jersey. Editor: Bob Garay 15 N. River Styx Rd. Hopatcong, Richard Gagliardi – Luthier NJ 07843—(973)398-5875 - Articles, especially about early tools and trades, are encouraged and may be sent to the Edi- Richard Gagliardi is a violinmaker, repairer, and restorer of tor. Email—[email protected] violins, violas, cellos and bows. He has had violins in his hands since an early childhood age of 8 years old, playing CRAFTS WEBSITE the violin. He studied and continued playing through grade www.craftsofnj.org school and high school but was also good with his hands at woodworking. After graduating high school in 1975 he at- Containing general information about CRAFTS and its activ- tended and graduated from Professional Violin Making ities including: meeting schedules, Tool Shed articles, etc. School of America in Salt Lake City, Utah from 1976-1980. After graduation he apprenticed in two well established and esteemed violin shops in New York where he also learned NEW MEMBERS how to re-hair and repair bows. In 1986 he opened his own shop in New Jersey and has since become one of the areas foremost artists in the maintenance, restoration and conser- Bob Hornstra Woodland Park, NJ vation of fine violins, violas and cellos. His expertise has been applied to the restorative work on Stradivari’s as well Joe Kisty Fords, NJ as Guarneri’s, Amati’s and other fine Italian instruments th th John Kornish Staten Island, NY from the 16 and 17 century. His ability to play an instru- ment gives him a distinct edge over many other repair shops. John Letsche West Milford, NJ His specialties include proper instrument set up for optimal tonal qualities and cosmetic restorations. Michael Murphy Winchester, KY Richard has prepared an interesting and fun presentation for James Shomper Philadelphia, PA CRAFTS. His topics that he plans to cover and discuss will be: Instrument making, Repairs and restorations, Bows, Darrell Sunday Harrisburg, PA Trade tools and woods used. There will be a question and Zach Tatti New York, NY answer forum. Members are encouraged to ask questions and are invited to bring their old fiddles and bows. Vivian & Wayne Wilkerson Roxboro, NC THE TOOLSHED - March 2014 2 (Continued from pg. 1) demonstrated how to bend the blade and strike it with his thumb to make it sing. And sing it does as the sound pro- duced is a melodic tone that can be raised and lowered in pitch by further bending the blade. It’s the sound of good spring steel. If it sounds dull the saw may have lost its ten- sion. Saw handles with cracks and missing horns means that the saw requires further evaluation. These things can be repaired but the time and effort required may not be justified if the saw is common and a better one can be easi- ly and cheaply found. Restoration A saw from the Civil War era, 1870 and earlier is considered historical and from that perspective requires that any work undertaken should be minimal and meant to pre- serve and present the saw accurately.
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