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This is my first attempt a making a hand saw. I got the plate, back, and fasteners from fellow LJ - ErikF. The handle template is from Blackburn Tools. The back and fasteners are made of copper and the plate is filed for rip at 16 tpi. The plate also has a slight cant, being the tow is slightly narrower than the heel. For the handle, I used a piece of walnut that I got from my Dad that is about 40+ years old. He'd been hoarding that walnut since before I was born. He gave me a piece of it the last time I was home to visit and so I decided that I would use it to make something for him. Last year I made him a hand plane, since he enjoyed that plane so much, I want to again this year give him something from the heart.
Tip to anyone that wants to make their own handle, pick up this Gramercy Handle Maker's Rasp from Tools for Woodworking. It has been invaluable in shaping the handle in a very quick, precise, and controlled manner. I would also suggest picking up the appropriate drill bits if you need to drill the plate. Standard jobber bits will do it, but they will have a very short life and may also not provide a clean cut as they pass through the plate they want to pull slightly deforming the plate. I will be picking up a couple carbide spade bits for my next project.
Making this saw brought me much joy, as well as some valuable experience. I cant wait to make my next and hope that it turns out as well as this one did.
Thanks for looking and have a blessed Christmas!
Rob
Tip to anyone that wants to make their own handle, pick up this Gramercy Handle Maker's Rasp from Tools for Woodworking. It has been invaluable in shaping the handle in a very quick, precise, and controlled manner. I would also suggest picking up the appropriate drill bits if you need to drill the plate. Standard jobber bits will do it, but they will have a very short life and may also not provide a clean cut as they pass through the plate they want to pull slightly deforming the plate. I will be picking up a couple carbide spade bits for my next project.
Making this saw brought me much joy, as well as some valuable experience. I cant wait to make my next and hope that it turns out as well as this one did.
Thanks for looking and have a blessed Christmas!
Rob
