On Nov 18, 2011, at 10:08 AM, Scott Stager wrote:

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> On Nov 18, 2011, at 7:45 AM, Bill Ghio wrote:
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>> On Nov 18, 2011, at 1:38 AM, Thomas Conroy wrote:
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>>> 7 oriented to read with the point up in the air and the handle downward.
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>> >> I just checked a half dozen Disstons, different models, lengths and eras a
nd all are marked to be read this way.
>> 
>> Bill
>> 
> 
> > Well darn, I just replied to Tom that I thought I have only seen the other w
ay and never this way.  Saw teeth down and parallel to the ground to read the pp
i.  But, I haven't paid to close attention and most of mine are scattered hither
 and yon so I can't check right now.  But I will sure pay more attention in the 
future.
> 
I have an Atkins, a Keen Kutter and a Crusader (Jennings) each marked as the Dis
ston. However, I have two Sandviks that are marked to read w/ saw teeth down and
 parallel to earth.

Bill
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