MY 066 came in today and....

[litefoot]

well see how bad it is. my 262 was pretty damn grungy when i got it.

Sometimes that crud isn't a bad thing. That oil and sawdust can protect the finish of parts underneath. Besides, to me, it's like opening a gift a second time. First you take it out of the box. Then you get to remove the covering of crud to see what you've really got!! I think it's one of the most exciting parts of reviving an old saw.

 

[blsnelling]

Sometimes that crud isn't a bad thing. That oil and sawdust can protect the finish of parts underneath. Besides, to me, it's like opening a gift a second time. First you take it out of the box. Then you get to remove the covering of crud to see what you've really got!! I think it's one of the most exciting parts of reviving an old saw.

That crud sure protected my 038 Mag. That thing was the nastiest thing you ever saw when I got it. Yet underneath was a pristine old saw case. Yeah, that was fun.