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An ECSCO Saw Set

While demonstrating woodturning recently at a local event I was approached by a young bystander in his early sixties enquiring if I would like a couple of old saws and a saw set plus some other bits and pieces. After deliberating for a couple of seconds I instinctively said 'yes'.

I called to see the man later that afternoon and gratefully accepted the tools, which include several saws, one a D8 Disston cross cut, a nice little ECSCO saw set and a 24 0unce Cheney hammer needing a new handle.

The D8 Disston cross cut with the ECSCO saw set.

I'll focus on the saw set.

The original box for the ECSCO saw set.

This was in its original box, complete with the instructions. The ECSCO No. 759B, as can be seen from the photo, is a pistol grip saw set similar to the Stanley No. 42 saw set in frame only, utilizing a rotating anvil similar to the Silex saw set, rather than the vertical adjusted 'anvil' of the Stanley No. 42 saw set.

The ECSCO saw set.

The ECSCO saw set is a comfortable tool to use giving a clear view of the teeth being set, and is especially suited for use on tenon saws as the 'striker' is much finer than the average saw set.

The instruction leaflet gives precise advice of use to amateur 'saw doctors' and a good reminder for seasoned veterans that may have slipped into slack practice.

The kind offer from a generous onlooker was well appreciated and this saw set will be well used, particularly at future TTTG Saw Sharpening workshops.

Label of the ECSCO saw set.

ECSCO No. 759B Saw Set Instructions

How to Use this Saw Set

The following instructions for the use of this saw set are not intended for those who are familiar with the manner in which saws should be set. They are intended as suggestions for those who may not know how to set saws to obtain the best results.

TO SET SAW FOR AVERAGE CONDITIONS

  • Determine the number of teeth per inch of your saw. Place saw in vice with the teeth up.
  • Adjust anvil pointer of saw set to dial number corresponding with number of teeth per inch of saw.
  • Adjust gauge screw under plunger, so saw blade passes easily between end of screw and anvil.
  • Starting at one end, set each alternate tooth by pressing lever. The direction of set is correct when thin, cutting edges of teeth are bent outward.
  • Reverse direction of saw in vice and set remaining alternate teeth in opposite direction.
  • File teeth after setting. A keen cutting edge and correct bevel on each tooth is necessary. Cross cut saw teeth require more bevel than rip saws.

HARD WOOD. For unusually hard, dry woods, reduce the amount of set. Adjust the anvil pointer to higher number.
SOFT WOOD. For soft, wet woods the amount of set must be increased. Adjust anvil pointer to lower number on dial.
NOTE. The depth of set or distance tooth is bent over should not be more than one half the depth of entire tooth. A greater amount will weaken teeth and cause them to break.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

The copy of the ECSCO No.759B saw set instructions wasn't in the best condition so it has been retyped to make it more legible.

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