and reswaging, the saw was ready for the wheels again and is still in commission. Mr. Joe Hayes is filer in this mill and Mr. Acker Superintendent, both of whom are loyal advocates of Disston Saws, which are used exclusively. Prefers a Disston Repaired, to Any The following interesting communication was recently received from Mr. George W. Taylor of Westfield, Pa., who has sent the saw, to which he refers, back to the factory for repairs: GEO. W. TAYLOR, Westfield, Pa. HENRY DISSTON & SONS:, Dear Sirs: About a year ago I sent my circular saw to you to be repaired, received it in first-class shape, and it did perfectly for about two weeks. But it would not stand up to saw one of the iron head blocks only about halfway through before it broke four shoulders off, and then I thought I would try a cheaper grade of saws and I bought a new saw, but I would rather have the old Disston with all her shoulders broken than any, I have used four or five companies' makes. So now I want to send the saw back to you to be repaired again and would like to have the four broken shoulders brazed on again. Wish you would send directions for shipping saw to you. Please let me know at once and how soon you can repair it, as I am in need of it. Yours truly, (Signed) GEO. W. TAYLOR. This Was Once H Gang Saw ERE is a section of an 8-inch gang saw worn down to less than 21/4 inches, as shown by the fullsize photograph. It was one of a set of gangs recently worn out and replaced in the mill of the Thompson Bros. Lumber Co., Trinity, Tex. The company had not intended running them down to this narrow width, but owing to a delay in securing new ones, found it necessary. The entire set ran perfectly right up to the time they were discarded. That a set of gangs can be reduced from 8 inches to 214 inches by natural wear without affecting their efficiency is a wonderfully strong testimonial of the quality of steel in Disston Saws. Of course, it is always our aim and intention to supply our patrons with the very best material, temper and workmanship possible, but no matter how good the manufacturer may make the saws, unless they are properly handled they could not be made to give correct service, nor could they last anything like a reasonable length of time. Therefore, this sample not only speaks well for the quality of the saws, but also equally highly of the skill, ability and industry of the men who filed and operated them. fact that the combination of Disston Saw and expert filer is an unbeatable one, so far as results are concerned. And this applies both to quality of lumber output, and efficiency and economy of saw service. For the man versed in the care of saws, Disston spells abso This is another impressive demonstration of the oft-proved lute satisfaction. Tree Surrounded Another A STRANGE freak of nature was discovered in Glassboro, N. J., with the felling of a large oak tree on the Whitney estate, which is being cleared for building lots. When the big oak was cut down in its base was found the well-preserved trunk of another tree. In its growth the oak had completely surrounded the trunk of the other tree, standing three or more feet above the ground. The rings in the oak showed that it was more than a century old. The older trunk had been well preserved by the growth of new wood around it. Sugar maple is light, strong, hard, elastic and a lot of it goes into sleds and sleighs. Quantities of box shooks are made from planing mill material that once went as waste into the dump. A grim simile was that of the loser of several fingers on the saw when he said it was like shaking hands with lightning. A bar of hickory is stronger against a pulling strain than a wrought iron bar of the same length and weight. |