Another saw for Pops shop! - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Pop · 10-17-2009, 01:24 AM

Just picked this one up this week. Another addition to my collection of treadle scroll saws. Circa 1887 from Trump Bros. in Delaware. It shouldn't take as much 'restoring' or cleaning up as the last 3 did. It doesn't look like I'll need to re-nickel the blade holders and bolts on this one so far.

Trump Bros saw - 1887.jpg

Here's 2 of the originals I completed.

saw pair - small.jpg

The one on the left is a late 1800's New Rogers Saw. At times it was given the top student of a graduating class who excelled in woodshop.

The one on the right is a late 1800's Millers Falls 387. It was heavier, had a quick change blade holder on the top and also had a bellows style blower attachment that 'blew' away the saw dust and chips.

My third saw is currently on 'Ethel' because I had it on display at the last car show of the season.

Trout · 10-17-2009, 01:33 AM

you and your old saws....
looks like a good find, can't wait to see this one restored...

Trout

Steviegwood · 10-17-2009, 01:51 AM

I would love to find one of those to take to craft shows with me. I am so tired of people walking by and saying that stuff is made with a laser. If they stop in I explain in detail how the projects are done one at a time with a scroll saw and show them some blades that I use. They usually have a new found respect for our trade after an explanation. Steve

marshall · 10-17-2009, 05:19 AM

Niece set of great saws , glad for you PoP.....I'd like to have one but don't want to give an arm and a leg for one..............Marshall

KtownScroller · 10-17-2009, 12:27 PM

That is really cool POP. Three oldies, but goodies. Quite the collection!!!

wood-n-things · 10-17-2009, 12:58 PM

Those are impressive...

Pop · 10-18-2009, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshall

Niece set of great saws , glad for you PoP.....I'd like to have one but don't want to give an arm and a leg for one..............Marshall

They're really not all that expensive Marshall. The least expensive one I bought was $125.. the most expensive was the last one at $290 (+S&H) When it comes to the scroll saw / lathe units...they can get quite pricey. When I first started collecting these, I dropped out of an auction where a combo went for $237 because I thought that was too high. I could kick myself in the butt now for not sticking it out. The last combo I saw at auction went for $540 and wasn't near as complete as the first one I saw. DUH... I started looking into replating of the nickel blade holders after I bought the second one and am fairly good at it now. I do the bolt/screw heads, blade holders and whatever else should be nickel before I'm satisfied with the completion. I had done a thread on here a while back showing the before and after of the re-nickeling process on the MF-387 saw. Watch OUT...It becomes addicting!

texaswoodworker · 10-18-2009, 08:15 PM

Good luck with the restoration. The saws you've already restored look great.

Pop · 10-21-2009, 03:25 AM

Saw came today already! Better than expected too. Won't have to do more than just a little cleaning and some oiling! Seller even included the US Patent Office letter from the Trump Bros. explaining and detailing all the improvements they had made to the saw design. He also sent along some copies from a book on "American Foot Powered and Hand Powered Machinery" that show the Trump Bros. different scroll saws. The one I got is called a "Dexter" saw. It came in 3 different configurations. No table to be mounted on an area of your choice, The table version I have with a 13" throat, and a larger version with a 16-3/4" throat. Cost.... with a half dozen blades, wrench and drill bits = $9.50. Patented 1877. It's now the oldest scrollsaw I have so far.

Trump Bros saw 1.jpg

Trump Bros saw 2.jpg

Bill Wilson · 10-21-2009, 01:41 PM

That is so Cool! I really love to see these old saws being preserved. Great job on the restorations!

Couple guys in our scrollsaw club have velocipedes and they always attract a lot of interest when we bring them to shows.

10-17-2009, 01:24 AM	#1
Pop Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Felton, Pa. Posts: 505	Another saw for Pops shop! Just picked this one up this week. Another addition to my collection of treadle scroll saws. Circa 1887 from Trump Bros. in Delaware. It shouldn't take as much 'restoring' or cleaning up as the last 3 did. It doesn't look like I'll need to re-nickel the blade holders and bolts on this one so far. Trump Bros saw - 1887.jpg Here's 2 of the originals I completed. saw pair - small.jpg The one on the left is a late 1800's New Rogers Saw. At times it was given the top student of a graduating class who excelled in woodshop. The one on the right is a late 1800's Millers Falls 387. It was heavier, had a quick change blade holder on the top and also had a bellows style blower attachment that 'blew' away the saw dust and chips. My third saw is currently on 'Ethel' because I had it on display at the last car show of the season. __________________ PoP Delta 16" 40-530 What happens if you're scared half to death - twice?

10-17-2009, 01:33 AM	#2
Trout MrsTrout's Husband Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hayward Calif. Posts: 1,711	welcome back Pop you and your old saws.... looks like a good find, can't wait to see this one restored... Trout __________________ Hawk G-4 *Jetcraft* Fish are food, not friends!

10-17-2009, 01:51 AM	#3
Steviegwood Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arthur, WV Posts: 2,145	I would love to find one of those to take to craft shows with me. I am so tired of people walking by and saying that stuff is made with a laser. If they stop in I explain in detail how the projects are done one at a time with a scroll saw and show them some blades that I use. They usually have a new found respect for our trade after an explanation. Steve __________________ If This HillBilly Can't Fix it Then it Ain't Broke!!! My Gallery steve03@frontiernet.net

10-17-2009, 05:19 AM	#4
marshall Just love Being Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro AR Posts: 2,112	Niece set of great saws , glad for you PoP.....I'd like to have one but don't want to give an arm and a leg for one..............Marshall __________________ Usually busier than a cat in a sandbox !!!!!!!!!!! { Dewalt 788 only }

10-17-2009, 12:27 PM	#5
KtownScroller So much better :) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,662	That is really cool POP. Three oldies, but goodies. Quite the collection!!! __________________ - Rick

10-17-2009, 12:58 PM	#6
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,471 Blog Entries: 1	Those are impressive... __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

10-18-2009, 08:15 PM	#8
texaswoodworker Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reno Texas Posts: 254	Good luck with the restoration. The saws you've already restored look great. __________________ Aaron

10-21-2009, 03:25 AM	#9
Pop Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Felton, Pa. Posts: 505	Saw came today already! Better than expected too. Won't have to do more than just a little cleaning and some oiling! Seller even included the US Patent Office letter from the Trump Bros. explaining and detailing all the improvements they had made to the saw design. He also sent along some copies from a book on "American Foot Powered and Hand Powered Machinery" that show the Trump Bros. different scroll saws. The one I got is called a "Dexter" saw. It came in 3 different configurations. No table to be mounted on an area of your choice, The table version I have with a 13" throat, and a larger version with a 16-3/4" throat. Cost.... with a half dozen blades, wrench and drill bits = $9.50. Patented 1877. It's now the oldest scrollsaw I have so far. Trump Bros saw 1.jpg Trump Bros saw 2.jpg __________________ PoP Delta 16" 40-530 What happens if you're scared half to death - twice?

10-21-2009, 01:41 PM	#10
Bill Wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 591	That is so Cool! I really love to see these old saws being preserved. Great job on the restorations! Couple guys in our scrollsaw club have velocipedes and they always attract a lot of interest when we bring them to shows. __________________ "I'm a white male, aged 18 to 49. Everyone listens to me! No matter how dumb my suggestions are."

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