Crosscut Logging Saw Restoration

I found this saw a few years ago at the Deseret Industries thrift store for $20. I have a scout Klondike camp this weekend I want to use it at so I thought it was time for a restoration.
I by no means have all the tools and skill to do fine tuned and professional restoration of this saw but I did enjoy learning.
I hope you all enjoy watching.
To help support my channel, so I can continue to provide videos like this, below are Amazon affiliate links for products used in this video:
Evapo-Rust The Original Super Safe Rust Remover, Water-Based, Non-Toxic, Biodegradable, 1 Gallon - amzn.to/2SVKiWb
Boiled Linseed Oil, 1-Quart - amzn.to/2XLuMzM

[@davidhaines4927]

You know what I hate about these videos? They are so awesome and I can’t stop watching them lol . Good job bud. Keep it up.

[@oldshovel]

Lol 😂 don’t stop 😁

[@JessCarrieA]

I have almost exactly the same saw and it was handed down in my family. I would love to restore it so your video gives me hope!

[@larrychristydoyle8202]

The bicycle stuff is neat, but I really like these old tool restorations.

[@jasonhuckstep90]

I like to buy those cheap ketchup/mustard bottles to put my linseed oil in. Works great and lets you apply in tight spots as well. Keep up the resto’s.

[@oldshovel]

Awesome that’s a great idea. I’ll have to try to that.

[@bumbygumby]

Enjoyed the video...GREAT JOB!! I've got a larger version of the same saw hanging in my garage as a conversation piece/reminder of how tough our forefathers were :) Don't know of a better way to set the bevel/edge of the teeth/scoops than with fine files like you did. It sounds like it's gonna be put to regular use, and i'd bet our forefathers constantly kept the bevels clean via routine sharpening with hand files. You're teaching the youth founational principles for life...effort/ good work ethics/value of teamwork, etc. You're a pillar of society :)

[@milanradak269]

Great restoration for the tools you have on hand. Thanks for the video

[@357magdad]

I'd like to see some footage of that thing cutting wood!

[@oldshovel]

I know right! Someone should do that... I actually did get a chance to use it that weekend with scouts but did not get any footage. I had my cell phone but with the cold (-15 that night) the battery was acting up and I got busy... all just excuses really.

[@douglastennant6360]

Boy it's nice to see restoration videos that aren't just "Watch me angle-grinder the hell out of this crappy old axe-head and then stick a handle on it." The oiled wire brush technique is far more interesting to watch, and gives a much more interesting finished look.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks 🙏

[@markharris5771]

You must be an incredibly popular scout leader! I have absolutely no idea if you sharpened the saw right, although it looked like you did a great job. However, I do know you are treating those young people the right way, ie giving them responsibility and new experiences. And isn’t that the entire point of the scouting movement? Well done!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks. Kind words

[@TheLoxxxton]

I think it would be great to do a restoration with background music played by your son. We keep hearing snippets how to have him contribute to your uploads!

[@oldshovel]

Lol 😂 I should do that...

[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

Good restoration 👍👍👍

[@mantaship]

Yes. That's a piece of heritage right there. #throwawaythethrowawayculture

[@oldshovel]

It’s a fun one. I have some trail maintenance planned for this spring at some scout camps and I look forward to putting it to use. I hope my chainsaw doesn’t get jealous.

[@baxterboy23]

Really enjoyed this, I didn't realise how thick the blade was until you started to sharpen the teeth. One little suggestion I will make is, and this is just my opinion, a little bit more lighting would be much better. Watching this on my smartphone in the daytime and it seemed quite dark at times. 😁

[@oldshovel]

Good feedback. Thanks

[@MiloKolb]

Dont use power tools on vintage crosscut saws

[@TheSuperwrenchGarage]

Let see some video of it getting use 😁

[@oldshovel]

I used it a bit today with scouts but did not get any video. It works good.

[@sgtrutters5892]

If only all saw teeth were that easy to see when sharpening. Last one I did was a 15 tpi dovetail saw...talk about small. :)

[@oldshovel]

I know right. Thanks for watching.

[@talk2kev]

Cool ol saw share some video of the saw in action plz. One question about Evapo-Rust when you use it, afterward when saving the Evapo-Rust do you run it through a strainer to get all the junk out? I see a lot of makers and restorers use product and was wonder what your thoughts are on it. Awesome video keep it up.

[@bobbilaval6171]

Great to see old cross cuts being brought back to life rather than becoming wall art. For those that work in wilderness areas crosscut saws are still practical. Also great when you don’t want to pack the weight of a chainsaw just to buck the occasional log off the trail. As you mentioned you didn’t have the proper tools, still a few of the things you did made me cringe a bit. Here is a link to the Forest Service Crosscut Saw Manual. www.fs.fed.us/eng/pubs/pdfpubs/pdf77712508/pdf77712508dpi72.pdf I suspect this was once a two person saw that got broke, then made into a one person saw.

[@oldshovel]

I do think this was a bigger saw once. And yes there are likely several things still need to learn to be the best at this but I do appreciate the help. I hope to get some more like it.

[@keithrogers5832]

Do you ever stand blast items? So many different medias to blast with and you could get different textures on the items you restore. I like what you do.

[@oldshovel]

I haven’t yet as I don’t have a sand blaster but it is on my short list of tools to acquire. Thanks for watching.

[@DouglasThompson]

I think you put the guard on upside down. :)

[@oldshovel]

The way the guard was when I got the saw (rusty and unrestored) was upside down. Once I had cleaned it up I set it up correctly. Thanks for watching so attentively and for the comment.

[@wollowwasp]

I would have done some electro plating on it to replace metal that rusted away

[@oldshovel]

I’ve seen electo plating done on other things, never thought to try it on something like this. Perhaps in the future... thanks for the ideas.

[@iamrichrocker]

wonder if you had considered the name of your channel...This Old Saw..? ;))

[@justinrobertson1590]

Good job. Can you tell me who made that vintage coat and the type?

[@oldshovel]

This made me laugh that your interested but I do like the jacket. It is a JC Penny’s “the INN Shop” nothing collectible but I disgust by some Pendleton wool scraps to do a restoration on the jacket, replacing the fake fur with wool. Thanks for watching.

[@justinrobertson1590]

oldshovel thanks! Function>fashion. I’m certain it is warm though. Keep up the good work

[@rjb6327]

But does it cut? I didn't think a crosscut saw had offset teeth.

[@oldshovel]

Yes it does and I love your profile image. Some good flying circus...

[@brammarkwat3135]

You now wranglerstar?

[@oldshovel]

Lol 😂 nope.... just a guy who got a really rusty saw at the thrift store and wanted to fix it up for a scouting log saw activity. I was just happy it worked when I was done. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@brammarkwat3135]

oldshovel; yesterday I discovered your channel and I’m already addicted to it. Thank you for making such nice and educating video’s.

[@oldshovel]

Bram, you are kind - I'm glad you like me videos - I hope I can keep feeding your addiction.

[@cyllakjaw]

Gloves! Dude. Gloves!

[@deepakthapliyal2527]

Good video, but you should wear gloves and a invest in sandblasting machine.

[@baxterboy23]

Oh and PUT SOME GLOVES ON ya nutter.. 🤔

[@oldshovel]

I know I’m a nutter.

[@baxterboy23]

@@oldshovel. Lol😂