2025-11-03 – Weekly Woodworking News : What’s the nib on old handsaws for?

Last week in our woodworking community, discussions were vibrant and diverse. Members explored the intricacies of crafting musical instruments, delving into the artistry and precision required. There was also a lively debate about the function of nibs on old handsaws, sparking nostalgia and practical insights alike. Additionally, the conversation on project planning templates brought together various strategies to streamline woodworking projects.


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I hang mine by the nib — keeps teeth safe; probably decorative though. Online Reference of Disston Saws -- Frequently Asked Questions.

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Leaning decorative — Disston even says so: Online Reference of Disston Saws -- Frequently Asked Questions. If you’re restoring one, give the nib’s inside corner a couple strokes with a needle file to ease it; that spot loves to start cracks if you hang from it. @laraSmith20 I’d hang from the handle hardware instead.

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That whistle on runout is often just vortex shedding off the hot corners with sprays acting like a Helmholtz resonator — , it drives me nuts.

We tamed it by nudging the “spray angle” 5–10° off square and staggering the header so adjacent jets aren’t in phase; as a fallback, a small perforated lip by the runout guide killed the tone, like turning a flute sideways. Just watch for edge chilling and scale streaks if you over-rotate, and it’s worth sweeping speed while logging SPL to spot the resonance band.

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