Wicked Sharp 1890's J.H. Noble No.1 8" 17PPI Rip Dovetail/Back Saw Hand Filed

Description: Vintage Jackson Back Saw No (B.S.) Just Good Saws. Up for your consideration is a good example of a 1890's J. H. Noble No.1, 8" 17ppi rip dovetail/back saw. The J. H. Noble brand was one of Richardson Bros. second line of saws. This model featured a beech handle with a blued back. In my experience, 8" back saws don't show up that often. The blade is a "usable" straight but does have a very-very slight jog at one point when viewing down the length. I've cut some red oak with it and there was no problems as the pictures will show. The etch is light with Noble, Maltese Cross, 1 and Warranted being fairly readable as the picture should show. The plate has some very light pitting in some of the darker locations along with some pitting showing up on the folded back. The plate itself is .024" thick with about .003" set per side. The tight grained rift-sawn beech handle, is in good solid shape showing signs of use and has that "warmth" that only time can impart. There is one very small sliver gone in the back side of the top horn. Some of the original factory finish remains on the edges, the cheeks/faces never had any. The handle is stable and not wobbly. It's been properly gone through and brought back into proper working order just like all the saws I sell here. If you take a close look at the pictures you'll find the geometry and height of the teeth to be very consistent, which has been one of my trademarks before any of the other sellers came along. I truly believe my saws won't take a back seat in performance to anyone else's western style saws offered today, regardless of claims being made. I have legitimate reasons for saying this, so you can believe whomever you want on the subject. I want to reiterate & stress my saws aren't just "Sharpened". I go through a lengthy process of hand tuning these saws to perform at their best. I can honestly say they are likely better than when they left the factory. All of this includes jointing, reshaping the teeth, setting, sharpening, followed by a light side dressing to bring them to a wicked sharp edge. I will guarantee this to be one of the sweetest vintage saws you can buy, period. By the way I didn't come up with the term "WICKED SHARP" it was a term given to one of my saws by a past Popular Woodworking editor and this gentleman has used quite a few different saws. You can take a look at it here if you're interested: http://lostartpress.wordpress.com/2010/08/15/sold-cincinnati-saw-company-carcase-saw. I've been offering saws and sharpening for people since 2001. If you'd like to find out a little more about me just google my name, Daryl Weir, and I'm sure you'll find enough information to satisfy yourself about my abilities. Comeback again & Thanks for taking a look! Are you interested in Old Tools and Tool Collecting? Want to learn more about tools, and meet some great people who have the same interests? Please take a minute to check out he Mid-West Tool Collectors Web Site at this here: http://www.mwtca.org Thank You. ========================================= ========================================= A fantastic video of Slav interviewing master carpenter, fellow M-WTCA saw collector & friend, the late Carl Bilderback. You should really watch the whole thing but if you just want to see Carl's comment on my ability to sharpen saws, go to the 28 min. mark. There's only one other person that I had more respect for than Carl, that was my father. Here's the site location: https://vimeo.com/106684860 . A recommendation below from Tom Law was one that I was really humbled by! It was on the Old Tool List back in 2009. Point of reference about Daryl Weir: When Tom Law quit sharpening, I asked Tom for a recommendation. He said the only guy he could suggest was Daryl. Bear in mind this was a number of years ago before Mike W. entered the scene, but for Tom to make this recommendation says a lot about Daryl Weir. I have never used Daryl, mainly because I used that time as an opportunity to learn to sharpen my own. Never as good as Tom Law, but better than some of the other guys who have been suggested from time to time on internet forums. Tony Z. Daryl, I have never owned a good hand saw, but have made cuts with many, okay, hand saws. My hope was to buy one, professionally sharpened, and immediately experience the difference. Your saw did not disappoint! The first hard wood piece I could find was a scrap of poplar casing, which was no challenge. I cut a 5/4 x 8 piece of maple, and could already appreciate how fine a saw I had. As a carpenter and contractor, I look for and depend on quality tools. I now have a great hand saw. Thank you, Vance Daryl, I got back in Germany last week, and yes - your saw was here waiting for me. Yesterday was my first day in the "shop" - and I used it for the first time. They say that a great tool in the hands of an untrained user won't make that user any better.... But, to be honest, I'm not sure that's the case. I made several cuts - and the saw cut like a hot knife through butter and tracked like a laser. I have very limited ability - but this saw turned me into a surgeon. Thank you for the work you've done - and the service that you provide to all woodworkers. In your debt, - John "I have experience with three names mentioned in the post & replies. I highly recommend Daryl Weir and Mark at Bad Axe. Not only do they sharpen and tune saws well, they say what they mean, and do what they say. If they say it will take a week, it will take a week, not two. I have restored a lot of tools and have hired good help over the years to accomplish the work. There are some who's work was very good, however their word was not... and I waited and waited. Daryl and Mark have great work ethics, and get the work done and out the door with excellent workmanship (you will not be disappointed). Daryl and Mark are also very personable and will take the time to talk to you explaining what they will do and why. I own quite a few hand saws, I don't use most of them. My favorites I use a lot are old (a Disston backsaw, panel saw; and a Bishop backsaw) and Daryl tuned and sharpened all three of them. There is something in those old saw plates the new ones don't have, I can't explain it, but I can feel it when I cut with them. Glen Koopmans "If you want a Saw, it is best to get one with a name on it which has a reputation. A man who has made a reputation for his goods knows its value, as well as its cost, and will maintain it." ----Henry Disston The motto above is one that I adhere to in every saw that I refurbish. It's been a long road from where I initially started to finally get to where I am. Every saw I sell is one that I would gladly use myself.

Price: 100 USD

Location: Knoxville, Illinois

End Time: 2025-01-29T00:23:04.000Z

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