Saw questions.....

[Chris J.]

I'm working on a Mac 3100 (don't stop reading now!) for my neighbor. He mentioned a good-sized one man saw that he has, and showed me a 4 foot saw. The blade is in pretty good condition, and I could make out the lower portion of a Liberty Bell with the words Special Cast Steel, and Supplee-Biddle Hardware. I couldn't make out the wording on the handle badge.

Now...I have a similar saw, but without any markings on the blade, and the handle badge reads Warranteed Superior with an eagle in the center. Mine has a second handle on the top of the blade near the main handle.

My main question is how should I treat the blade to stop the rust from reappearing? Our humidity, despite it being December, is still very high. Any thoughts or comments on these saws would be appreciated.

 

[skwerl]

oil. Bar lube or whatever is handy, wipe it down with oil a couple times per year.

 

[Chris J.]

Thanks, skwerl. I've wiped it down with bar oil, was wondering if something more specifically formulated for rust prevention would be better (I have a gallon of Kroil en route). Also, does my neighbors' saw have any value? Does mine? I don't have my hopes up.

Aw ra best!

 

[WESCOMAN]

Amsoil metal protectant. MP I believe is what they call it. Comes in WD40 size cans but works great! Just spray a heavy coat and let it dry (No filmy residue or oily feel. looks normal). Done. If the saw is used then re-apply and she will last the winter no problem. How I found this stuff was due to my barrels getting pit rust from all the fog on my hunting trips. After treating it with the Amsoil spray it would last a week by the ocean in heavy fog. No more rust. Wiping with oil would only last a few days it seemed. Good luck.

 

[WESCOMAN]

That would be surface rust sorry.

 

[Chris J.]

Surface rust is my main concern, Wescoman, thanks for the tip. I know that these type of saws are a dime a dozen (okay, maybe not that cheap) in parts of the country. I'm wondering if mine might make a good 'beginner' saw if I decided to enter some saw competitions? I know the pro quality racing crosscut saws run some serious $$. Of course in the beginning I'd expect to receive multiple bruises and contusions on my glutious maximus, A/K/A get my azz kicked.

 

[Lakeside53]

There are two great products for this :

BOE-SHEILD - a repacked (spray can) verison of what Boeing sprays inside their aircraft to stop corrosion.

Top Cote - Used to treat the surfaces of table saws and like to prevent rust. I use this on all my woodworking equipment (about once a year). You can get this from "Western Tools" (mail order) or from many hardware stores. I believe it's made by 3M.