This early work on saws is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains details on the construction of a variety of saws and also the methods of their maintenance such as sharpening. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone with an interest in the manufacturing of saws. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

For over 100 years Henry Disston & Sons was America s leading sawmaker. Among its most important products were the band, and circular and crosscut saws used throughout the lumber industry. The Disston Handbook for Lumbermen describes and illustrates these products in great detail and, most importantly, explains how they were used, maintained, and installed. It became the bible of the industry. In this reprint of the 1902 edition are sections on filing and setting of teeth, tensioning, fitting, and aligning, su