009 Disston panel saw restoration.. or rebuild? Woodworking

[@demastust.2277]

You are like the Polish wood worker version of Torbjörn Åhman. Your work is so pleasing to watch, you make everything so crisp and well done.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot :)

[@pgoessnitzer]

Hello! I just discovered your channel. You did an outstanding job on bringing new life to that Disston saw. And, you did it all without power tools. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to viewing more of your videos. Greetings from Oregon! - Peter

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you, Cheers!

[@luckyhiker3434]

Every time I watch your incredible workmanship I am inspired. Your skilled hands are those of a true craftsman.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you! That means a lot for me :)

[@koswe9270]

Very Good

[@scottschmidtmann2540]

Beautiful restoration!

[@LaraCroftCP]

Making Sawhandles is such a nice Woodworking Project. I developed my own pattern two years ago and made already for half of my saws new handles. Its not the classic american pattern, i build in a decorative scroll on the underside but they look beautifull and are very comfortable. I use for them local rowanberry from my tiny forrest and its a really strong and nice wood. I buyed a lot of saws till then with unbelievable ugly and uncomfortable routered and plastic handles with literally no horns and over the winter i will rebuild all of them.

[@David-hm9ic]

Two thumbs up! I enjoyed watching a craftsman at work.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@johnbesharian9965]

Very well done. My 26" 10 ppi Disston cross cut saw is older, maybe35/50 years old. I bought it about 20 years ago, along with a 26" 8 ppi Spear & Jackson general purpose saw and an old 26" skew back saw that unfortunately the rust has, I believe, obliterated the name. It has the best feeling handle of the three, its chip carved vine appears to be excellently carved by hand and it also has the most well rounded, had fitting shape and not the quick once around with a shaper bit slab side shape of today's wooden handles. Unfortunately its missing all 4 saw-nuts and the medallion & nut as well and is held on to the saw plate with hand cut, hardwood pins. You have inspired me to see what I can do to bring them back to useful service. Oh, yes, I also have a 13 tpi 10" W. Tyzack Sons & Turner No. 14B back saw with a brass back awaiting restoration. (Hmm. Now where did I leave my 'roundtuit?)

[@timziegler9358]

Excellent restoration of the hand saw! Thank you

[@1romcat]

Well done, particularly the work on the handle… I also enjoyed the improvising of the tray to soak the blade.

[@stevecanny1583]

Beautiful job Stavros! :)

[@mrJanniekoen]

awesome! Love watching your videos

[@th34lch3m1st]

Great end result. And now you made me want to buy a saw set. Thanks for sharing.

[@StavrosGakos]

You're welcome! Go and buy one :) regards!

[@ilyhrtv7616]

Great Work Stavros all your video is very helpful👍👍 i love it good job

[@chiplane3976]

What a great idea - love your handle! Really enjoyed this video - great shots of all the steps in the process. Thanks for sharing this!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot! I just subscribe your chanel. Great stuff! Regards!

[@roybailey1170]

This man is absolutely amazing the top man in making tools in my mind, definitely my favorite to watch absolutely amazing.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Roy!

[@DuncanAitken]

Beautiful work. A vast improvement on the original, bravo!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Duncan!

[@johncourtneidge]

Absolutely beautiful and very instructive! Very many thanks! And very best wishes!

[@steves-gaming-uk8977]

Excellent work wooden handle is beautiful pleasure to watch

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@elneno82]

Oooooh that drill press!!!😍😍😍😍 I think I'll dream it tonight! Great work. Cheers

[@StavrosGakos]

Lol it's really great tool :) thank you!

[@josepcb2882]

FELICIDADES Muy buena restauración de la hoja y la fabricación del Mango . Saludos desde Barcelona Cataluña

[@jasonsocquet8555]

I got two of my dad's saws today and one is identical to yours.. i had something like this in mind for it. Your handle is absolutely exquisite :) Gets me excited to take on the project!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Jason👍

[@michealfigueroa6325]

Your work is some of the finest on the net I stopped by to speak about the uses of the word restoration. It is a word frequently used by old car and motorcycle and some tool people to describe their work and often incorrectly. Restore is to return to original or near original condition The word renovate, the correct word, for making something useable but Not in it's original state...a wood handle on a saw that originally had a handle of plastic, an electric fuel pump on an engine that had a vacuum fuel pump...English is a wonderful language and even more ...

[@StavrosGakos]

Good to know! Thank you :)

[@vero5745]

I wish I could leave thumbs up several times. Every one of your productions is a masterpiece (video and tool included). Mesmerizing. Thanks !

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Vero :)

[@musamor75]

Another beautiful job. The real Disston model was the Philadelphia. I had one, nearly a hundred years old- in England. Forged steel blade (unfortunately yours was not) and brass screws. The old boy called Leslie who taught me how to sharpen these beauties used very old methods. You are still young. I'll tell you. When filing down the old teeth, you create a curve on the edge; it's NOT a straight line. Then you DON'T file straight across! The triangular file is turned towards the left (five past seven position) and slanted downwards. When you start to saw, using a pendulum mouvement, the wedge-shaped teeth bite into the wood much easier, and also leave a cleaner surface. The old Master who taught the second "old boy"- Leslie (who taught me) was born in the nineteenth century!! That's what we call Tradition. However, you have a great love for hand tools, and the fact that you actually make them- and very beautifully so- puts you in a category apart. I take my hat off to you Sir. Excellent work. You are a member of the Elite.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot! I'm beginner in saw sharpening. Thank you for your advices :) Regards!

[@musamor75]

@@StavrosGakos Thank you for your reply. It's always a pleasure to watch your fine work. I send you my best greetings from France. Take good care.

[@boblasley5640]

Very nicely done Stavros! I was impressed that you clocked the screws. That is certainly a touch of true craftsmanship. I like the little trick with the stick on the end of the 3 corner file to help you keep it level. I'll have to remember that one. All the best!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Bob :) Regards!

[@howzatrestorations1538]

Super restoration mate, looks beautiful, 10/10 well done

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you :)

[@MassiveReactive]

This was a great restore! Thanks for documenting it.

[@StavrosGakos]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching :)

[@garymucher9590]

Very nice indeed. I get the feeling this wasn't your first saw refurbishing. Thumbs Up!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks, you have right - i've restore few saw before :)

[@Bk99JzM]

Witam i pozdrawiam!!Swietnie wykonana renowacja recznej pily do drewna,rzetelnosc i cierpliwosc przynosi dobry efekt,wyglada jak nowa i bedzie dale sluzyc w domowym warsztacie,tak trzymac!!

[@StavrosGakos]

Dziękuję!

[@petermarsh4993]

Dear Stavros, I picked up a boot load of second hand saws a couple of weeks ago, including Disston ones, for next to nothing. When I get some free time I will sharpen and set the teeth. In the meanwhile I am making a jig for holding a blade securely but at a convenient height for me. Pity that all the handles are in good condition otherwise I could test out a build of a new handle. Nice video by the way.

[@StavrosGakos]

That's great! They will serve you long time for sure. Regards

[@DesertBumWoodWorkn]

Awesome restore of the saw, look brand new again

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@chrisherald2338]

Beautiful work. Makes me want to go make a saw handle right now!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you! So now you have to do it :)

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Fantastic job. Much nicer looking saw, and cuts better too.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Jim! I fit the handle to my hand and eye ;) regards!

[@rochestersoaresdelima1195]

Very good job.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot 👍

[@dano4700]

I like what you did there. Good job as always. Cheers from 🇦🇺😀

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Dano :) Regards from Poland!

[@738polarbear]

Fantastic stuff bravo .I can’t remember the last time I saw someone chain drill.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you :) that cranked drill press is awesome!

[@marcingonsievski9395]

Pięknie, więc nie tylko strugi, a i imadło mówi, że to nie pierwsza piła. Uchwyt super, odnowione śruby też, brzesczot - uwagi już były, ale jeszcze bym papierem sciernym troche wygładził/polerował. Cięcie - trochę wyrwań od spodu, spróbuj zmniejszyć szrank (młoteczkiem;). Ogólnie super. Fajnie, że z tym plastikiem było ups;) Powodzonka w dalszych projektach.

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki bardzo! nie tylko strugami człowiek żyje ;) Dzięki za wskazówki. Pozdrowienia!

[@chetleonard169]

Good work Stavros. Intrigued by your handpowered drill press.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks! That drill is brilliant

[@pablocruzgilmour]

My friend you did an beautiful job on that handle. I have seen you commenting on so many videos that I have watched over the years and decided to check you out and I'm glad I did. Very pleased with what you accomplished with basic tools, power tools aren't necessary if you know what you're doing, they do speed things up a little though ;) you were clearly enjoying yourself and I enjoyed the angles. . I'll have to remember that visual guide on the end of the file to make sure you cut square. Good job again!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Pablo:) I appreciate it!

[@OLO76]

Super efekt , drugie życie dla starej piły. A wiertarka kozacka . Pozdrawiam

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki Olo!

[@jamesharris7868]

nicejob mate that handel makes the saw.thats a skill i wish i had to be able to sharpen and set my own saws.It cut perfectly

[@StavrosGakos]

I'm still beginner in saw sharpening :) thanks!

[@pusmeongmeong5200]

your craftmanship are amazing.. trully have skill of woodworking I'm impressed about your drill press.. its rare items.. can't find it here. in fact, I want have one.. 😁

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks! Try to search "Ixion hand cranked drill press". Regards!

[@pusmeongmeong5200]

@@StavrosGakos wow.. many thanks for your info.. 😇😇

[@Painless61]

Looks Brand new ... and awesome ... as ever 😉

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Joe! I really like how it came out :) Regards!

[@markharris5771]

If a saw is significantly better than it was new is it a restoration or a rebuild? Whatever it is I know it ended up beautiful, an amazing job, very well done indeed. Another brilliant video, thank you.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot Mark! You're welcome :)

[@richardparker3150]

I totally agree with the others. Fantastic work on the saw.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Richard!

[@Hardbiker48]

You really are the best !

[@uzumakiking]

It is just insane how the handle just broke and fell apart like that out of nowhere.

[@StavrosGakos]

Haha indeed :) Regards!

[@toddlarsen6215]

I had a modern saw with the most hideous wooden handle... somehow it happened too. Now it has a walnut handle with a Disston shape. I think the uglier the handle, the more easily spontaneous breakage occurs. Stavros - beautiful build!

[@pmacedo6778]

Wow... amazing work!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@hughjasole9336]

LOVED this video...the first video I watched, the music almost made me panicky...lol I like to hear the sounds of work , tho tools against wood. PS...Beautiful job.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you :) there is no the first video anymore. Regards!

[@hughjasole9336]

@@StavrosGakos And it wont be the last...you do great work.

[@MisterKisster]

Crafts Man. Good film editing/style.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Mike!

[@PeanutsDadForever]

Another beautiful job. 🇦🇺

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@j.r.tidwell3318]

Man I like your hand drill. Great job on the saw. Good looking handle you made. Liked the video so much I subscribed to your channel.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks a lot!

[@eustachykanapka4956]

Nieładnie! Plastik do żółtego pojemnika

[@StavrosGakos]

Haha no tak ;)

[@nurgle11]

I loved the "accidental" breaking of the handle.

[@StavrosGakos]

I just had to do it :) Regards!

[@daraas9421]

Szacunek za umiejętności, pracę i dzielenie się tym z nami :) rękodzieło dzięki Tobie nie umiera ;) jak zwykle piękna robota :)

[@StavrosGakos]

Dziękuję za miłe i inspirujące słowa :) pozdrowienia!

[@jamesaldabo7767]

je revois mon pere perçant avec son vilebrequin ,avoyant ses scies et affutant ses ciseaux . Bravo

[@yasarmevlutoglu776]

Разводка классная 👍👍👍🇹🇷

[@gemini966]

Well done, it''s a great job

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Andrea!

[@athmostafa2462]

NICELY done 👍

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you :)

[@schm4704]

When looking 100 years older is actually a *good* thing... 😃

[@okiedoke6373]

I just bought the exact same saw I had no idea bent rusted up except that the handle in mine is in much better shape I straightened it and am trying to find a saw set on eBay and then I'm good

[@ДмитрийЕгорович-н5д]

Чёрт возьми! Отличное видео! Масса идей. Nice video)

[@StavrosGakos]

Dziękuję!

[@henryadams23]

Great design! And the blade modification was a really nice touch. The handle connection looks a bit thin! Hopefully it doesn't break on you (with how I saw, I'd be worried about using it).

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you, it's classic design :) it looks thin but grain direction makes it preety strong. Regards!

[@henryadams23]

Cheers man, keep up the great work its inspiring @@StavrosGakos

[@CezaryRomanowski]

O ja pier... 😍 blaszkę bym zakonserwował woskiem pszczelim na przykład, ale pięknie wyszło😉

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki :) nigdy nie próbowałem woskiem, użyłem WD. Przy następnej sprawdzę. Pozdrowienia!

[@Mikhandmaker]

Well done mate!! Great job ;-)

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Mikel! How are u?

[@sebastiaoprudencio6859]

Que capricho parabéns 👏👏

[@pmnicopm]

Piękna robota zwłaszcza uginanie zębów :)

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki!

[@rayflowers9097]

Piękny, po prostu piękny!

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki!

[@malyheniek]

Piękna robota. Ale powinno się postępować w poniższy sposób: 1. Rozwarcie zębów. 2. Wyrównanie zębów. 3. Ostrzenie od przodu piły. Zrób tak, a zobaczysz różnicę. Pozdrawiam. :)

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki za wskazówki :) na pewno wykorzystam. Nie zwracałem na to uwagi. Pozdrowienia!

[@marcineczek0]

Disston miał fajne piły. Sam mam z 5, dwie już odnowione. W USA jest tego pełno i idzie za bezcen na Garage Sale ale z plastikową rączką jeszcze nie widziałem. Fajną masz wiertarkę!!!

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki :)

[@NikosDIY]

Piekna robota. Doprawdy pila lepsza niz nowa.

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki! Należało się jej :)

[@androidgameplays4every13]

I would love to see you make/restore a tenon/dovetail saw!

[@StavrosGakos]

One day for sure :)

[@billsutherland7486]

Very nice work. What do you use to treat the saw to prevent rust? Beeswax? I’ve been taught to wax the entire piece of metal with wax before screwing on the wood handle. Should The medallion that bears the name Disston be preserved and reapplied to the new handle?

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks Bill, wd-40, yes, it should 👍

[@einsteindisguisedasrobinho717]

YO! How ya doing? I grew up in the Tacony section of Philly...3 blocks away from Disston street. Always find somebody with a Disston saw in the neighborhood. Have good day!

[@StavrosGakos]

Nice! All the best for you, regards :)

[@ec140752]

👍👍 No words necessary

[@StavrosGakos]

👍👍👍

[@ec140752]

Now subscribed .

[@triune_blades]

1:29 < is it a hand crank drill press? If so what kind and have you ever done a video on it before?

[@StavrosGakos]

Yes, it's a copy of Ixion hand cranked drill press. I don't have video about it, sorry.

[@ideias-bz1dz]

I would like to know the name of this wood, beautiful work congratulations

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks! It was a beech wood

[@professor62]

Excellent video-just like all your videos, Stavros! Btw, were you soaking the saw blade in soda? I have a few rusty saws I need to restore. Any tricks you can throw my way would be appreciated. Thanks again for the great video.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks! No, it was vinegar :)

[@jamessiberrysaunders402]

Great video and great restoration. I like how you still saw value in the saw even though it wasn’t a 100 year old classic Disston but a modern saw. So many people would have just seen that as junk and thrown it away. What size (length) is the saw?

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you! I don't have it near by right now but it is classic panel saw size. Regards!

[@stevebettany8778]

Great work and the file guide had me rolling about how many people have spent a lot of cash on a manufactured item ?

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks!

[@Drwal_1984]

Wedle kolejności filmów nie oglądam, ale za każdym razem łapię się na tym jak wielkie robię oczy widząc tą precyzję w rękach no i te narzędzia, wyposażenie... mam nadzieję, że i mi uda się taki zbiór stworzyć i przy jego pomocy tworzyć.

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki :)

[@huciak]

Mateusz, kiedyś zastanawiał mnie fenomen pil Disston u stolarzy hobbystów. Szczególnie patrząc na czasami zawrotne ceny na ebayu. Do czasu, kiedy sam stalem się szczęśliwym nabywcem D8. To są na prawdę fenomenalne pily :-)

[@StavrosGakos]

Masz rację, ale można się zakochać nie tylko w Disstonie :) pozdrowienia!

[@huciak]

@@StavrosGakos mam jeszcze jedną z medalionem Warranted Superior, ale czeka na odnowienie. Na pewno ma grubszą blachę. Jakie marki masz jeszcze na myśli? :-) zdrowia!

[@StavrosGakos]

@@huciak nie miałem na myśli żadnej :) ale jeżeli mam jakąś podać to niech to będzie Buck. Miałem okazję pracować małą grzbietnicą i to było to! Nedawno na ebayu upolowałem piękną płatnicę tej marki, już prawie jest w drodze do mnie ;)

[@buczo102]

Piękna robota!

[@StavrosGakos]

Dziękuję Buczo!

[@buczo102]

@@StavrosGakos Dodam jeszcze, że inspirujesz i motywujesz swoją twórczością! Może jeszcze nie dam rady zbudować struga, ale za renowację narzędzi się zabieram! ;)

[@StavrosGakos]

@@buczo102 bardzo mi miło, że tak się dzieje :) a dlaczego miałbyś nie dać rady? Trzymam kciuki!

[@thomasznidericz6385]

Super ogladac projekty ktore robisz, chocby ze wzgledu na uzywanie produktow dostepnych w Polsce :D

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki jeszcze raz :)

[@rickw.3436]

superb. did you hammer the set flat because you then don’t have to file alternate teeth in alternate directions? i like how you did that, it makes more sense.

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you Rick, i hammer the set because it wasn't equal.

[@blackraven8805]

A rebuild, no doubt. The original handle could have been preserved.

[@mariotoro460]

100 × 100 GOOD.

[@nickyork8901]

But you also have a wonderful (genuinely ) old rip saw, right? I'm sure I saw you using it on a different video! And no bandsaw?

[@StavrosGakos]

I have the bandsaw and the rip saw, i like them booth :)

[@lope95]

Cześć. Mam pytanie odnośnie szrankownicy. Widzę że używasz tej podobnej z allegro albo nawet tej samej. Ja po dziadku znalazłem taką starszą wersję, którą tez trzymasz w szufladzie. Wiesz jak mniej więcej z niej korzystać, bo to chyba całkowicie inna technologia niż ta nowsza?

[@StavrosGakos]

Cześć, wiem - napisz do mnie maila. Podeślę kilka fotek. Adres znajdziesz w opisie filmu. Pozdrawiam

[@lope95]

@@StavrosGakos esortodox@gmail(dot)com -ten?

[@StavrosGakos]

Tak

[@adamsomkowski4460]

Tak się zastanawiam czy używałeś kiedyś pił typu japońskiego? Widzę, że masz klasyczne narzędzia "europejskie" ale jestem ciekawy co myślisz o wschodnich narzędziach. Może jakiś film jeśli coś masz? Tak się pytam. Pozdrawiam serdecznie

[@StavrosGakos]

Kiedyś używałem, ale zdecydowanie wolę pchać niż ciągnąć ;) nie ciągnie mnie do tego. Pozdrowienia!

[@adamsomkowski4460]

@@StavrosGakos Spoko, dzięki za odpowiedz. Pozdrawiam

[@jacekejsmont]

Rewelacja. Bardzo ładna rączka.

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki!

[@grumblycurmudgeon]

I don't know if it count as a "restoration" if you're replacing ALL the parts. Brother, that was closer to "Stavros makes a saw from fornerly-saw-shaped scrap"!

[@yuroribeiro5160]

OH MY GOD, i'm laughing so much, did not expect you to break the handle like this! 🤣🤣😂

[@StavrosGakos]

;)

[@tateharmann3057]

Love the hand cranked drill press! Is it a shop-made tool or are companies still making those?? It looks new!

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you! It's made in Poland by CNF company beetween 1936-59. It is a copy of Ixion hand cranked drill press. You can find it on ebay. Regards!

[@tateharmann3057]

@@StavrosGakos Excellent - thank you so much!

[@vincent7520]

Bravo !

[@StavrosGakos]

Thanks!

[@lstanczykRC]

Polak potrafi!

[@StavrosGakos]

Dzięki Łukasz!

[@Aprendiz-de-Marceneiro]

Parabéns, ótimo trabalho. Ficou lindo! 👍

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!

[@СергейЯ-з9м]

Очередная годнота.

[@555pontifex]

I bet he's good at slicing bread

[@albertolambach5395]

Excelente trabajo! LIKE

[@StavrosGakos]

Thank you!