What kind of grip do you use on that handle Bearkat?

 

It seems there are two ways Sunstealer73, there is a forward and further back location that both feel comfortable. Not sure what the correct position is, this is kind of archeology to a point not having one of the originals in hand or knowing the proper technique
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Brian, interesting archaeology.

Bob, I'm 6'5" and just about 3 bills, and that big McNiece kinda intimidates me. You decide you're selling it and I might just decide I have to give it a try, though.

That maple handle is gorgeous too, Bob.

Max, you make interesting things…

 

Someone sent me a saw blade awhile back….needed a handle made…

Even had a pair of bolts..

Stashed away..

You can see the handle sticking up….part of a loaded up tool box that was sent up to N.B. Canada…

 

Sooo nice Bob. I think I see an ever-so-slightly round over on the top surfaces of the handle. How do you get it like that?

 

Bandit, I really like the shape of that box, the last picture shows it off well, nice work. Like that top "table saw" pic too.
I agree Dave, max does make interesting things. Nice work all, Bob I would be happy to take some of that wood off your hands if you have too much, but what you did with it is way better than I could ever hope to.

 

Sooo nice Bob. I think I see an ever-so-slightly round over on the top surfaces of the handle. How do you get it like that?

- BlasterStumps

Mike, I shape my saw handles completely with rasps. The only power tools I use are bandsaw to cut out the profile, disk and drum sanders to refine the profile, drill press for the screw holes, and slitting saw in the router to start the blade slot. All the rest is hand work.

Bob I would be happy to take some of that wood off your hands if you have too much
- bearkatwood

Brian, when you come over we can talk about a trade. I have a good bit of the figured maple, but a lot of it is too thin for saw handles, and of course a lot of it isn't quarter sawn. I have a lot of other wood suitable for furniture too. And if you see any saws in my inventory that interest you, we can talk about those as trading stock for that item we've talked about.

 

Too thin for a saw handle you say?

That's funny because I had a piece of walnut I was using on an early box which I never really felt satisfied with as it was super early dovetail joints. Was looking at it earlier, and when I put my handle pattern over it I was able to get the grain lined up properly so I decided to try an experiment and so far it's been working great. Though I wouldn't be comfortable giving it to someone who didn't understand the grain like I do.

The brass backed dovetail I posted earlier? Yeah, it isn't anywhere near as thick as you might expect.

 

Any experts want to share an opinion on usefulness of this 18"hand saw?

https://www.toolusa.com/products/tz5812-ppp

Do you think it can cut dovetails?

Don't want to waste $1.50 + $8 priority mail shipping

HAHAHAHA
Yes, these are rhetorical questions. Just had to share something that made me chuckle.

Cheers!

 

That's some interesting teeth on that saw.

 

Do you think it could cut dovetails?
Answer . YES
Do I think they would look like a drunk monkey with a weed-eater made them
Answer . YES

I think that might be a decent saw to throw behind the seat of your truck for cutting the odd branch while out, but I would rather go for what I have in my vehicle. I have a trail blazer break down buck saw and have used it to break down large logs on the beach. It breaks down and stores in the tube so the teeth stay sharp.

That is a gruesome tooth-line on that "Classic Wood Saw", not sure it would cut worth a darn.

 

I got my new vise put together and like it so far.

I think I am going to like it a lot more than that old hand screw, thanks for the push to get it done.

I will probably cut the threading back a bit, and make a little longer handle, but I am happy with it.

Sunstealer, that turned out very nice, the etch is a lot better than I have seen on some.

Dang, I need a fridge in my shop. You all are starting this new thread out nice.

Bandit, that bolt configuration is interesting and they really let that sucker in, what are you plans on it?

- bearkatwood

Hi, what hardware did you use for the handle and screw coupling? Is it a commercially bought item or shop made?
Cheers
David

 

I found these vise screws on ebay

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For the criss cross I used 1/8"x1/2" aluminum bar stock and brass rod.
Thanks.

 

Dang, I'm a fan of the cheapo Kobalt saws, rehandled their 15 inch aggressive tooth saw and use it happily. Noticed if I put a little flex on it and tap it with my little mini rubber head mallet it goes "pyeeeoooooooo" and sings, surprisingly nice temper for a sub $20 big box saw honestly.

Harshest teeth I have around here is my little slot float I freehanded because exactly perfect angles/spacing/etc is overkill when you're trying to scrape out a little extra depth up in a kerf and can't continue it through the top or rear of the slot:

Once the blade fits back there, grab the closest sized bit and eggbeater to work the spine back in place. Line up and drill the bolt holes then slot it all together. Seems like all this practice and experimentation is paying off in less time wincing about ever smaller errors.

This is a piece of steel snipped off of an old HP computer case, a derusted cut down scraper blade, the least dinged up chunk from the front of a drawer which my handle pattern fit across, and three annoying metal splinters which are bit by bit working back out of the side of my palm (no I have no clue why I went to catch the jagged sharp edged cutoff from the computer case when it came loose) plus some time and a couple of lightly rasped fingertips:

Getting an urge to start ordering materials so I have some fresh stuff to play with instead of recycling nonsense into saws and other tools.

 

Hit some antique places today looking for some decent saws to restore. Struck out for the most part, a few with steel saw nuts. I got a laugh out of one booth though. They had one of those handyman style saws where the handle is in line with the blade. The tag said "Sears Craftsman Saw with RARE Plastic Handle - $50". I think it will be there a while!

 

Try your local Habitat Restore if there is one in your area. That is where I have found a few of mine. Most take a little fixing up but for me, that was the idea. Something to cut my teeth on : ) I even found a Disston "Victory" saw with a Rosewood handle there.

 

I might have a saw problem.

 

Uh huh!

 

That's not a problem. That's a good start.

 

The saws look fine Smitty. I think the till is your problem ;-)

 

The only problem I see is finding a way to stack them neatly

 

Maybe Smitty was referring to the fact that some of those saws need sharpening?

 

Got the saw till built for my tool chest this afternoon. Have space for 3 more saws, 4 if I relocate the dovetail saw and coping/fret saws.

HokieKen, where are you in SWVA? I'm between Abingdon and Bristol.

 

Okay, found a home for four of them. Thanks Ken!

 

I think I see a Disston thumbhole in there if you want to find a home for another one, I can help! ;-)

Sunstealer - I'm a little north In Roanoke. Got friends down your way in Marion and Tazewell.