Amazing machine! My great grandfather was a partial owner of an old sawmill that was moved not too far from his farm here in Norway. He owned the portable steam engine they used when there wasn't enough water to turn the waterwheel. And a cheap trick for belt dressing was to use ski-adhesive/glue (usualy put on the underside of skis for "cross-country" skiing when it is icy and it is otherwise too slippery it gives more grip but not too much so you cant ski). I have tried doing so on the belt of my old treadle-forge and it works well. The sawmill and the engine are now sadly gone. they stripped all the brass off the engine with plans to melt id down in the 80s, and sold the rest of the engine to someone. They never ended up melting that brass and i found mist of those components in a big crate when i was helping clean up at he farm to sell a while after my great grandparents passed away. My grandfathers brother says the guy they sold the rest of the engine to wasn't a scrap dealer, and probably either kept it or sold it onward to someone else, so i'm trying to search down where it possibly went. I actually have the old operating manual and boiler certificate for it. My great grandmother told me he allays regretted selling that portable steam engine, both for sentimental seasons, and because it was the 1980s he scrapped it and they were becoming more valuable. He didn't find that out until after he scrapped it. I don't know why i wrote out all this. All i was going to day was the thing about the ski-grip adhesive on flat-belts... Hope you are having/have had a great day, whoever is reading this!
you'll need to make a handle for the grinding arm, like the one the smaller machine has. The current setup is kinda scary lookin'. As a kid, a neighbor did blade sharpening. His were automatic, as I recall the grinding blade rotated on every tooth. Wasn't too interested then, but now wish I'd paid more attention.
Nice video. I'm glad to have found your channel. It's captivating. That old machinery might not be fast and profitable but it certainly does the job. I think for guys that just want to do things, these machines are a blessing.
Sweet machines and the common sense command and comment from a man that is your age makes me proud of you and your work! 10:35 I will guess but at almost 60 I am going to say that I might be twice your age!🧐 Be careful and you have a new subscription holder!
For the first time using that machine I think you did great job. If I may suggest to you, make at least two light passes to rough in gum (gullet) depth, with a third pass to set equal depth, it will help make the blade round and help with blade balance, help give the grinding wheel a little more longevity also, just some thoughts, again great job, your knowledge is impressive young man, enjoyed watching, thank you.
I somehow came across one of your videos and started watching. I like the content. I know that it's sometimes hard not to speak as if you're talking to a camera, but just relax and talk as if there is someone right in front of you... Remember we're watching because we like not only the content we like you as well!!! Just keep it up.
I remember hand sharpening carpenter hand saws as a young man working for an old bird. He had circular electric saws but still used hand saws. He taught me how to sharpen and set the teeth on crosscut saws. That old man could walk top plate better than me.😉
That machine should have a blade support, just behind the area where the gums are being ground. Yes, another adjustment, but it's part of the process. Odds are, in a shop with a lot of saws being resharpened, this would not need to be moved/adjusted very often. This support will help TREMENDOUSLY, reducing vibration and allowing more consistency. It looks to be missing a tooth stop, used to control the spacing of teeth being ground. Consistent tooth spacing ensures less vibration. As an aside, The machine can also be used to do limited jointing of the teeth, getting them to a consistent height/diameter of blade. NOTE: I wrote this before watching to the point where you started jointing.... The blade looks like it could be reconditioned, hope you get to use it, especially as it's drilled for arbors/plates. Videos on that reconditioning would probably be popular.
When you think that the guy who ran that machine probably didn’t finish school and didn’t have any qualifications but knew how to run it, it makes you think a bit. Back in the day most manual laborers didn’t have any book skills but they could run complicated machinery. They weren’t doing it as an experiment they were feeding their families.
Thats a very aggresive hook angle you have going there. The teeth are not swedged so they need to be set. The blade needs to be hammered as well. Thanks for sharing and happy grinding.
Thanks, I had not heard the term "gumming" before, so happy to learn something from the video. Nice machine. How do you manage to find these wonderful old machines?
hey do you realize that the first half of the video you had the blade on in one direction, and then when you went to do the angle cut, you flipped it over? awesome machine
Finally figured out how to get this alphabet going. Does the stone keep the gullet consistent? Oh yeah, how do you create " set " in the saw? Man alive! You could lose an arm in less than 1 second! Sure would be nice to see some detail close ups!
Shouldnt every other tooth be bent to opposite sides of the blade to provide clearance as the blade cuts? This would necessitate correcting the bends then adjusting so the grinding wheel contacts the blade appropriately and then readjusting for the other half of the teeth.
The grinding wheel will get smaller as you go, throwing off the depth of the gum slightly. You need to measure the diameter of the grinding wheel every now and then and compensate the depth stop accordingly. Also, can the shaft that you raised a 16th be moved? The saw blade sharpener I have has a blade support shaft that moves. And you put it as close to the area you're working on as possible.
That belt dressing, is there any way for a guy to get hands on it? Order by telephone maybe? I'm not sure how strict Mennonites are about such things. If there's an address I could certainly write a letter and send a check if they'd prefer that.
Thank you! That was fun. If you can get a copy of Henry Disston and Sons "Handbook for Lumbermen", I have the 1902 version in reprint from Astragal press, there is a section on gumming and on shingle saws. One note from that, several light passes rather than a heavy grind creates less heat and is less likely to remove the tension from the plate (a "loose" saw and for me a trip to the saw doc for hammering). Another gem on keeping circular saws round "All filers should joint their saws frequently". If the saw is out of round it will really pound and stress the high teeth. "The Hanchett Saw and Knife Fitting Manual" also has some info including how to calculate optimum gullet size and depth to carry the waste out of cut without hanging the saw, which it looks like was happening with that second blade. I found that manual online. A face shield is a good idea. It doesn't take much lateral on a narrow wheel to break it.
For the first time using that machine I think you did great job. If I may suggest to you, make at least two light passes to rough in gum (gullet) depth, with a third pass to set equal depth, it will help make the blade round and help with blade balance, help give the grinding wheel a little more longevity also, just some thoughts, again great job, your knowledge is impressive young man, enjoyed watching, thank you.
Amazing machine! My great grandfather was a partial owner of an old sawmill that was moved not too far from his farm here in Norway. He owned the portable steam engine they used when there wasn't enough water to turn the waterwheel. And a cheap trick for belt dressing was to use ski-adhesive/glue (usualy put on the underside of skis for "cross-country" skiing when it is icy and it is otherwise too slippery it gives more grip but not too much so you cant ski). I have tried doing so on the belt of my old treadle-forge and it works well.
The sawmill and the engine are now sadly gone. they stripped all the brass off the engine with plans to melt id down in the 80s, and sold the rest of the engine to someone. They never ended up melting that brass and i found mist of those components in a big crate when i was helping clean up at he farm to sell a while after my great grandparents passed away.
My grandfathers brother says the guy they sold the rest of the engine to wasn't a scrap dealer, and probably either kept it or sold it onward to someone else, so i'm trying to search down where it possibly went. I actually have the old operating manual and boiler certificate for it. My great grandmother told me he allays regretted selling that portable steam engine, both for sentimental seasons, and because it was the 1980s he scrapped it and they were becoming more valuable. He didn't find that out until after he scrapped it.
I don't know why i wrote out all this. All i was going to day was the thing about the ski-grip adhesive on flat-belts... Hope you are having/have had a great day, whoever is reading this!
you'll need to make a handle for the grinding arm, like the one the smaller machine has. The current setup is kinda scary lookin'. As a kid, a neighbor did blade sharpening. His were automatic, as I recall the grinding blade rotated on every tooth. Wasn't too interested then, but now wish I'd paid more attention.
Nice video. I'm glad to have found your channel. It's captivating. That old machinery might not be fast and profitable but it certainly does the job. I think for guys that just want to do things, these machines are a blessing.
Sweet machines and the common sense command and comment from a man that is your age makes me proud of you and your work! 10:35 I will guess but at almost 60 I am going to say that I might be twice your age!🧐 Be careful and you have a new subscription holder!
Pretty awesome machine, can't wait to see the shingle mill running :)
For the first time using that machine I think you did great job. If I may suggest to you, make at least two light passes to rough in gum (gullet) depth, with a third pass to set equal depth, it will help make the blade round and help with blade balance, help give the grinding wheel a little more longevity also, just some thoughts, again great job, your knowledge is impressive young man, enjoyed watching, thank you.
I somehow came across one of your videos and started watching. I like the content. I know that it's sometimes hard not to speak as if you're talking to a camera, but just relax and talk as if there is someone right in front of you... Remember we're watching because we like not only the content we like you as well!!! Just keep it up.
I remember hand sharpening carpenter hand saws as a young man working for an old bird. He had circular electric saws but still used hand saws. He taught me how to sharpen and set the teeth on crosscut saws. That old man could walk top plate better than me.😉
That machine should have a blade support, just behind the area where the gums are being ground. Yes, another adjustment, but it's part of the process. Odds are, in a shop with a lot of saws being resharpened, this would not need to be moved/adjusted very often.
This support will help TREMENDOUSLY, reducing vibration and allowing more consistency.
It looks to be missing a tooth stop, used to control the spacing of teeth being ground. Consistent tooth spacing ensures less vibration.
As an aside, The machine can also be used to do limited jointing of the teeth, getting them to a consistent height/diameter of blade.
NOTE: I wrote this before watching to the point where you started jointing....
The blade looks like it could be reconditioned, hope you get to use it, especially as it's drilled for arbors/plates.
Videos on that reconditioning would probably be popular.
When you think that the guy who ran that machine probably didn’t finish school and didn’t have any qualifications but knew how to run it, it makes you think a bit. Back in the day most manual laborers didn’t have any book skills but they could run complicated machinery. They weren’t doing it as an experiment they were feeding their families.
Yea, and it makes us know our decadence has robbed us.
Great video.Keep up the good videos
Great work and keep it up so far 💯% good!
You're definitely an old soul, my friend 😊
I don't know how you support yourself and it's none of my business. BUT! It looks like you're having a blast young man!
Thats a very aggresive hook angle you have going there. The teeth are not swedged so they need to be set. The blade needs to be hammered as well. Thanks for sharing and happy grinding.
Keep em coming, very informational!!
Yep different step for different depths, and different strokes for different folks
I bet that you are glad to bring this machine home.
Fascinating, thank you.
Thanks, I had not heard the term "gumming" before, so happy to learn something from the video. Nice machine. How do you manage to find these wonderful old machines?
@@lv_woodturner3899 mostly word of mouth and a hint of luck. Cheers
hey do you realize that the first half of the video you had the blade on in one direction, and then when you went to do the angle cut, you flipped it over? awesome machine
This is the America i love.
Finally figured out how to get this alphabet going. Does the stone keep the gullet consistent? Oh yeah, how do you create " set " in the saw? Man alive! You could lose an arm in less than 1 second! Sure would be nice to see some detail close ups!
A sharp blade is the only way to cut wood. I sharpen my own blades on newer equipment but I’d love to have a line shaft shop .
Shouldnt every other tooth be bent to opposite sides of the blade to provide clearance as the blade cuts? This would necessitate correcting the bends then adjusting so the grinding wheel contacts the blade appropriately and then readjusting for the other half of the teeth.
If you find time let me know what that pipe is from the corner of your building there
@@terry1965 the pipe is the base of a jib crane, I use it to unload heavy stuff from my car. Cheers
will it be better if you push the saw tooth into the grinder like you set up for the tilted grind ???
Why can't you put an extension on the handle to get your hand away from the pulley/belt? Possibly a "T" handle.Nice video.
I have also heard it called rocking the blade to take the high spots off of the blades
Watch those apron strings around those belts, too. Harder to do since they're behind you.
The grinding wheel will get smaller as you go, throwing off the depth of the gum slightly. You need to measure the diameter of the grinding wheel every now and then and compensate the depth stop accordingly.
Also, can the shaft that you raised a 16th be moved? The saw blade sharpener I have has a blade support shaft that moves. And you put it as close to the area you're working on as possible.
awesome
thanks
Very interesting ❤
If any, how do you set the kerf???
@@earlwheelock7844 will make another video including that, teeth are swaged or set with a tool after grinding
Doesn't the stone wear down, thus changing the depth of the cut as it wears down?
@@royolstad8532 technically yes, but these old high quality stones are not from princess auto, one stone lasts for many grinds.
If it doesn't have open belt work, it ain't vintage!
A Canadian using inch measurements? Hope you don't get in trouble!
My OCD is screaming every minute they delay cleaning the rust off that blade......
That belt dressing, is there any way for a guy to get hands on it? Order by telephone maybe? I'm not sure how strict Mennonites are about such things. If there's an address I could certainly write a letter and send a check if they'd prefer that.
@@heliarche Wallenstein General Store near Elmira ON
@@castironmachines Thanks kindly. I'm in the U.S. but I'm thinking I can get hold of them and work something out.
Thank you! That was fun. If you can get a copy of Henry Disston and Sons "Handbook for Lumbermen", I have the 1902 version in reprint from Astragal press, there is a section on gumming and on shingle saws. One note from that, several light passes rather than a heavy grind creates less heat and is less likely to remove the tension from the plate (a "loose" saw and for me a trip to the saw doc for hammering). Another gem on keeping circular saws round "All filers should joint their saws frequently". If the saw is out of round it will really pound and stress the high teeth. "The Hanchett Saw and Knife Fitting Manual" also has some info including how to calculate optimum gullet size and depth to carry the waste out of cut without hanging the saw, which it looks like was happening with that second blade. I found that manual online. A face shield is a good idea. It doesn't take much lateral on a narrow wheel to break it.
Do you realize how close your apron strings are to being grabbed by your belts? Yikes!!!!
rost off blade first!!
For the first time using that machine I think you did great job. If I may suggest to you, make at least two light passes to rough in gum (gullet) depth, with a third pass to set equal depth, it will help make the blade round and help with blade balance, help give the grinding wheel a little more longevity also, just some thoughts, again great job, your knowledge is impressive young man, enjoyed watching, thank you.