Galoots,

I have a question. Why were the numbers put so close to the teeth? I 
have at least a couple of Disstons that are marked "0". Since 0 TPI is 
not very likely, I assume it was originally "10" and the 1 was lost due 
to filing. I also have some saws that have been resharpened enough times 
the no number shows. It seems it would have made more sense to put the 
numbers further from the teeth.

Maybe you were supposed to throw away the saw once the number was no 
longer visible?  I'm sure Disston's sales people would not have objected 
to this idea.

Frank Sronce (Fort Worth Armadillo Works)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas Conroy" 

Bugger.

Anyway, mine reads "6" with the point up and the handle down, which is 
what is most likely the correct orientation and original point count. 
And whatever it started as, its a damn good user in damn good condition. 
Thanks for the help.

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