I've picked up a Henry Disston 14" tenon saw off ebay, for £5.50 +p&p. The blade is sharp and true but the handle is too small for my hands (can't get all 4 fingers through). It also needs a recessed nut and bolt. The original one has been lost and replaced with a machine screw and nut.
Where's best to get a recessed nut and screw (Is that the correct name?) that will match the existing the existing other two?
And is there enough wood on that handle to cut away some of the lower part to create a "open" handle, or should I make a new larger handle that will fit my hand? Just wondering if the handle is too precious to be altered and should be kept as is, possibly sold on? I don't want to butcher an antique!
Cheers
fred