In this video I restore a rare hand saw while preserving the patina. The Richardson brothers began making saws in Newark, NJ in 1859 and the company was absorbed by Disston in 1890. This No. 7 rip saw dates to the 1880s. The blade is of extremely high quality.

My goal in tool restoration is to make the tool clean and functional while preserving all of the unique signs of its age and history.