This 26-inch Disston D-7 came out of Pete Taran's collection, and it's one of the cleanest D-7s I've had on the bench. The etch is strong, the plate is clean, and I sharpened it 8 PPI crosscut — ready to cut on its first day in your shop.
At a glance
| Maker | Disston |
| Model | D-7 |
| Approximate era | ca. 1947–1953 |
| Length | 26 inches |
| Plate | 6-3/8" at the heel, 1-5/8" at the toe, tapered |
| Points per inch | 8, crosscut |
| Medallion | Late-1940s Disston medallion, ca. 1947–1953 |
| Etch | Strong and legible |
| Sharpened by Aaron | Yes — ready to cut |
What I did to it
- Disassembled and inspected. Every part came off the saw and was checked before cleaning.
- Cleaned to preserve character. Handle and hardware were cleaned in a way that keeps the saw's age visible — no over-polishing.
- Plate cleaned. Cleaned properly while preserving the etch.
- Jointed and shaped. Toothline jointed and refiled for crosscut work.
- Sharpened to 15° rake, 20° fleam. Standard general-use crosscut geometry.
- Set. Minimum set applied — just enough to let the plate glide in the kerf without binding.
Honest condition
Excellent. The plate is very clean and the etch is strong. Nothing notable to disclose — see the photos for a close look.
About Disston
Henry Disston founded the company in Philadelphia in 1840, and by the late 1800s Disston was the largest saw maker in the world. Disston saws were the standard against which every other maker was measured for nearly a century. The "D-" model names, like this D-7, came with Disston's 1928 product line change; this saw was made in the last years before the family sold the company to H.K. Porter in 1955.
Who this saw is for
A woodworker who wants a Disston-quality handsaw in excellent condition, sharp and ready to use. 8 PPI crosscut is the standard setup for cutting boards to length and general shop work.
Questions about this saw? Email me at aaron@benchandchisel.com — I answer them all.
— Aaron, Bench & Chisel
