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   Crunk | Oct 28, 2003 03:59pm | #1

   Must have been made in Toronto.  Now go cut something with it.

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   jako17 | Oct 29, 2003 12:13am | #2

   Worry if it says China!!!!!!!!!!!!!   :-)

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   RANGERP75R | Oct 29, 2003 01:31am | #3

   BG

      I don't have a clue, but I have a theory. Could Disston have had a plant in Toronto or could they have bought components for a manufacturer there?

      An example. Chevrolet Chevelle's in the late 60's and early 70's. Everyone knows what a 70 Chevelle is. If you happen to be traveling in Canada and you see that same Chevelle it will most likely have a grille emblem that says Beaumont. A Beaumont is a General Motors chevelle manufatured in their Canadian plant or for export to Canada.

     Isn't there a web-site that dwells about old tools. I have seen people post about it, but can't remeber the site. They may have some Disston history there if that is what you seek.

   Have a good evening...

   sarge..jt

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   BG | Oct 29, 2003 01:45am | #4

   Sarge,

   I did read the history of Disston on their website and no mention of Toronto.  It's no big deal and, yes, apparently they did have a factory up there..just kinda strange no mention of it in the history.  Actually, I posted the question because I wondered if it was labeled that way to maybe commemorate something, or produced up there..or what ever....anyhow, for $5 bucks I'm tickled pink...wherever it was made.. 

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   ron61 | Oct 29, 2003 02:48am | #5

   I assume this is the site you where looking on   http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/

   You say its etched Toronto on the blade ?Can you still make out the Etch on the saw blade?

    The part that has Toronto on  is it original " someone may have repaired it".

   How old do you think it is? I know some saw makers when they bought out another saw maker they would use other makers parts until they were gone

   Did Disston buy out another saw maker ? If so that's a old saw.

   I wish I knew more about it  all I know every time I try to buy a old dovetail saw in good shape they sell for what a Lie Nielsen sells for new

   Oh this site you may have but might ask them about your saw http://www.vintagesaws.com/

   How about posting a pic. We all love old tools

   Who Ever Has The Biggest Pile Of Tools When You Die Wins

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   BG | Oct 29, 2003 03:09am | #6

   Ron,

   I'd love to post a picture but I don't have a camera..(sigh!!)  I did look at the vintage saw site as well as the Institute site.  I suspect the saw is from the late 40's or 50's...the shape of the handle is not cute like the earlier back saws...I can't tell if the handle is apple or beech...just don't know those woods..

   The etchings appear to be orginal ...and quite clear.  Given it's age, if I'm correct, then why should the Toronto be a mystery...

   http://www.vintagesaws.com/cgi-bin/frameset.cgi?left=saws&right=/backsaw/backsaws.html

   Ron, the B4 on the above page is my saw..I think...not sure about the handle wood...and of course the Toronto thing...

   Edited 10/29/2003 7:59:51 AM ET by BG

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   user-6934564 | Oct 13, 2020 10:40am | #7

   Yes, Diston did have a plant in Toronto in order to avoid import tariffs. I believe it was closed in the 1920s.