![I found a Sandvik hand saw at a local thrift store for $2. It's not in the best shape. I want to refinish the handle and with some paint and clear coat I found a Sandvik hand saw at a local thrift store for $2. It's not in the best shape. I want to refinish the handle and with some paint and clear coat](https://preview.redd.it/8cri5tab1k231.jpg?auto=webp&s=3683ed7c93b171494e1ea93e278cf13108120af6)
I found a Sandvik hand saw at a local thrift store for $2. It's not in the best shape. I want to refinish the handle and with some paint and clear coat
![I was told to crosspost this here. Anyone know the age of this saw? Looks like it's never been used, not a spot of rust. : r/handtools I was told to crosspost this here. Anyone know the age of this saw? Looks like it's never been used, not a spot of rust. : r/handtools](https://i.redd.it/23qkfk4rp3d51.jpg)
I was told to crosspost this here. Anyone know the age of this saw? Looks like it's never been used, not a spot of rust. : r/handtools
![Afternoon refresh of a Sandvik 288 9TPI rip saw from the early 70s. Cleaned, sanded, polished and sharpened the blade. The 288 (and the straight back 280) were the most premium models Afternoon refresh of a Sandvik 288 9TPI rip saw from the early 70s. Cleaned, sanded, polished and sharpened the blade. The 288 (and the straight back 280) were the most premium models](https://i.redd.it/l8ssivfbrcr61.jpg)