HAND Sharpened & READY TO ROCK George Bishop No.7 26 in 5.5 PPI hand Saw 1915-20

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George H. Bishop& Co. No. 7 American Beech Handle 26 inch 5-1/2 - Points Per incn Taper Ground (measured at toe) .025-.036 Progressive Pitch - Crowned Plate Cross-Cut 2º Rake 0º Fleam Cincinnati Ohio - Lawrenceburg Indiana Circa 1915-1920 The George H. Bishop & Co. produced saws of superior quality first at it's plant in Cincinnati, Ohio from the early 1880s until 1899 and subsequently in Lawrenceburg, Indiana until the company's merger with the James Ohlen & Sons Saw Mfg, Co. of Columbus, Ohio in 1920. The No. 7 was one of Bishop ‘s top sellers and longest running models. That used there own proprietary cast steel that was hand tapper and held fast with Brass screws . The winged greyhound trademark was recognized as a symbol of quality and excellence throughout the company's existence and the main etch reads: George H. Bishop & Co. SPEED & EASE Lawrenceburg Indiana HAND MADE CAST STEEL 7 WARRANTED I’m Now adding FREE second sharping on all saws I recondition. If you already own one, don’t worry the change is retroactive. All you cover is shipping. This is in addition to the FREE insurance I already offer. This and all my saws are guaranteed to be expertly hand-sharpened and tested to perform perfectly. If you find otherwise contact me for a full refund. ABOUT THE SAW: As common with rip saws this one is progressively spaced (tooth line) and retains the slight crown at the edge. The etch is light but remains 80 % or better readable. Looking at the pictures you'll find light staining and pitting that affect it aesthetically only. The saw was hand filed to retain the crown with 2º rake and 0º fleam then tested on both oak and Cherry. The nicely tapered ground plate allows for less set and I found it to cut and track smoothly on 3/4" hardwood . The American beech handle is in very good shape no repairs were made. Please see pictures as the bottom horn does have a chip that I didn't find effected the grip and was left as is. The original finish has some orange peeling possibly due to age. I lightly refinished just the effected areas then waxed the entire handle. You will find some tool box nicks and character dings but over all the handle is in very good. The brass screws where cleaned but not buffed. ABOUT ME AND THE PROCESS There are many of us offering recondition , collectable , and user-grade saws on eBay. I also sell direct and in person. I feel that’s worth noting as I’m not just a nameless, faceless eBay person. I attend many of the auctions and club meetings throughout the US and I'm a member of The midwest tool collectors association , CRAFT , and, Ohio tool collectors association . You’re welcome to check my background, follow my blog, or just email me. The goal in every restoration I do is to bring back the beauty in direct proportion to its overall condition. It’s a matter of aesthetics to me; polished saw screws on a handle that’s been sanded down to remove every imperfection is like lipstick on a pig. My backsaw process differs from most in that I remove the back on all saws unless noted for proper inspection and restoration. Upon completion the back is reblued and expertly “knocked-on” to the plate. Doing this insures you get a saw that is properly tensioned that will stay true for years to come. You can read more about this and my process on my blog. I use high quality products, like water based dies over stain, dewaxed shellac flakes over rattle-can, and quality waxes. My process is ever changing as I try and learn new things. My precision sharpening process is time consuming and done 100% by hand unless noted. Exceptions are retoothing of new plates on backsaws. Regardless of the machine, this process is also very time consuming. I also cut and tooth my own plate for backsaws, something most can’t or don’t bother to offer. Each saw is jointed, shaped, set, sharpened, stoned, and then tested on both medium and hard woods. Adjustments are then made as needed. I do my best... read more

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