I’ve no idea where or when I acquired this particular saw! I’ve got quite a few saws. And I forget all the occasions on which I’ve found them. Mostly – this one included – they are freebies!
Above, the ‘before’ state.
I took it apart, to clean and restore it. The handle has some damage. Just about visible above. More obvious in the pair of ‘after’ pics, below.
But I’m getting ahead of myself! Back to the restoration, in progress.
The metal bits went in a white vinegar bath, to get rid of the rust. I put a coat of pre-stain, and then a layer of shellac on the handle.
Above, the ‘after’ state.
I’ve tried to preserve some of the patina and character of the handle, whilst also improving it.
Having put it back together, I still want to do at least one more coat of shellac. Poss’ more? The blade needs oiling, to prevent re-rusting.
After oiling the metal parts, or at least the blade, I put a second coat of shellac on the handle.
The final job – tomorrow, perhaps? – will be sharpening the teeth. I doubt I’ll bother ‘setting’ them…