Vintage Disston D-7 Hand Saw – Restored 26” Crosscut Panel Saw, 10 ppi

Restored vintage Disston D-7 panel saw – 26” crosscut blade (10 ppi), smooth action and comfortable handle, ideal for layout, shop work, or display.

Tool Overview

This is a vintage Disston D-7 hand saw, likely mid-20th century, with a 26” plate and ~10 points per inch (ppi) crosscut tooth geometry. It’s been fully cleaned, sharpened, and preserved to function as a reliable shop saw—ideal for layout cuts, general crosscutting, or as a reference saw for marking accurate kerfs.

The original Disston medallion and hardware are intact, and the etched logo is still visible beneath a stable patina. The handle, likely beech, has been cleaned and hand-finished with oil and wax to restore comfort and grip without erasing age or character.

Key Specs

Brand & Model: Disston D-7
Length: 26” blade
Tooth Pattern: Crosscut
PPI: ~10
Handle: Beech (likely); refinished with Linsheen + Tried & True
Set: Light original set, refined by side-stoning
Etch: Original factory etch preserved and visible
Includes a small printed care sheet with tips for storing and maintaining vintage tools.

Restoration Performed

Full disassembly; hardware cleaned and reinstalled
Plate cleaned with abrasives and lubricants; no aggressive sanding
Etch protected and preserved during cleanup
Teeth jointed, sharpened, and side-stoned
Handle lightly reshaped and refinished with traditional oil/wax blend
Protected with Ballistol and paste wax

Ideal Use

This saw is tuned for general crosscutting and excels as a layout reference saw for woodworking and joinery. The set was retained light, so it leaves a narrow kerf with clean tracking. A serious upgrade over modern stamped saws for anyone working by hand.

Condition

Plate is straight with no bends or kinks
Teeth are full-height, sharp, and ready to cut
Handle is solid with original shape and minor honest wear
Etch is readable; plate retains some patina for character

Bullet Highlights

Vintage Disston D-7 hand saw
26” blade, crosscut tooth geometry
~10 ppi (fine general-use profile)
Original etched logo visible
Original brass medallion & screws
Fully disassembled and cleaned
Handle hand-finished with traditional oil/wax
Teeth sharpened and side-stoned
Light original set for accurate kerf tracking
Protected with oil and wax – ready to use
Excellent user saw for layout and joinery
Ships ready to hang, use, or gift