[deweyrf91]

Hey anybody out there prefer an antique tool in their carving process? I know I love old tools and using them too. I like using my old antique spoke shaver, chisels, and handsaws. Been thinking about trying to find an old treadle powered scroll saw. I understand they are great for cutting veneer for inlay, any out there?

[Ron Davidson]

You will have a hard time finding a foot pedal scroll saw. Most of them that I have come across have been in pretty bad shape and they want a small fortune for. I have a set of plans for one I just have to find me a builder.
As far as antique tools go I use alot of them also anywhere from draw knives to spoke shaves and planes.

[Kenny_S]

Ron has a great on building one. I have seen a couple of the old foot treadle ones and they were in bad shape also. Personally, I would not buy and antique one and recondition it as if you get ready to sell it, most don't want it reconditioned. That is what I found out on an old Victorian wind up player. I redone the finished and repaired the winding machcanism and finally took a loss on it. When people buy antiques, they want original. But then, You may plan to use it. Wildwood has plans for building your own foot treadle scroll saw.

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

You can buy the plans for a foot powered scrollsaw for 25.00. Had always thought I would like to build one. I think it was Scroller magazine, or cherrytree or Winfield I think was the name of the 3rd...don't remember which mag it was in.

[Ron Davidson]

I think it was Treeline where I got mine several years ago. I should have built it while I still could have seen. I'm still going to try and build it and a new shave horse.

[decoycarve]

I love old Tools, As I ride around on my motorcycle I like to stop at fleamarkets, antique stores, yard sales. I have a couple of old spoke shaves that I have refurbished that cut like no modern day tool. The feel and look of the curl that comes off is just pure bliss. I was lucky enough to get an old scroll saw and have only refurbished for looks for now but plan to someday have it fully operational. I have it in my shop window with some other old tools.
Goody

[deweyrf91]

Thanks for the info, I'll try to find a set of plans to build one. Ebay has 2 treadle saws up for auction now, but very pricey. There is an old shop not far from me that is loaded with old antique handtools. I picked up a couple of eggbeater drills not long ago. Kinda exciting to dig through the old tools, especially if they are in nice shape!

[wade clark]

I have a set of chisels and gouges that date 1946 Germany (Occupied Germany after WWII). I bought them on ebay from the original owner, who was stationed there after the war. He took a local woodcarving class in '46. When the class ended he asked the instructor to order him a set just like the instructor used. He did. One owner used them from 1946 until 5 years ago when he lost his sight, in his 80's.
I know 60 year old tools are not "antiques" but I'm honored to own them! He also included a caricature of an anebriated fellow leaning against a lamp post that was carved with these tools by him. I'll always cherish it! I have older tools and new top of the line tools, but none that I prize more than these!
Wade

[deweyrf91]

Yep, just something about working with an older tool! Knowing the history of the tools make those chisels even better. I found several links to treadle powered lathes and plans for scroll saws too. Anyone ever build one? Link for lathe www.manytracks.com/lathe and www.scrollsaws.com, www.pctradingpost.net. Thanks