Pattern for a back saw handle

[Zahid Naqvi]

Well I got so excited after looking at some of the recently posted saw handle builds that I cut off the rivets of my Borg back saw's handle with the intention to build one by myself. But then I realized I don't have a pattern for the handle. I have a pattern for a pistol grip handle but not for a closed grip. Can anyone point me to a scale pattern of a closed handle back saw.

The blade in question has a folded steel back, 15" long and 3.5" wide.

[Phillip Pattee]

Check back saw net, Ray Gardiner's site. He has many patterns of both open and closed saw handles with a grid background. You should be able to appropriately size them and cut out the pattern. http://www.backsaw.net/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=8

[Brian Kent]

This tutorial was pointed out to me. It is for a closed handle back saw, but does not include the pattern:

http://www.backsaw.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=58&Itemid=102

Brian

[Brian Kent]

Here they are - 15 of them:

http://www.backsaw.net/cpg/displayimage.php?album=random&cat=0&pos=-81

Brian

[Zahid Naqvi]

Brian and Phillip, I have been using the same tutorial myself, as well as one done by Alf. Thanks for pointing out the backsaw.net site it is a good future reference. Robert sent me a PDF file with full scale images of a couple of saw handles (thanks Robert).

[Ray Gardiner]

Brian and Phillip, I have been using the same tutorial myself, as well as one done by Alf. Thanks for pointing out the backsaw.net site it is a good future reference. Robert sent me a PDF file with full scale images of a couple of saw handles (thanks Robert).

Hi Zahid,

How have you found the tutorial? I am looking for some feedback on what I can improve, or perhaps things I have inadvertently left out.
Any chance of posting a picture of your handle when you finish it.



This tutorial was pointed out to me. It is for a closed handle back saw, but does not include the pattern:

Hi Brian,
Whoops, I should have linked to the pattern :D I will fix that on the next edit. Anyway it is this one. http://www.backsaw.net/cpg/displayimage.php?album=8&pos=5 with some slight modifications, I chose it because I like the look, and it's really comfortable.

PS, that handle you made looks pretty good for a first attempt, and what you gain from the experience will help with the next one.

Regards
Ray

[Berl Mendenhall]

Zahid,

I like the Chas. Gray and Sons handle. I really like the shape of it. There may be other handles with better geometry, I don't know. I'm certainly no expert. What I like is based purely on what looks good to me. The Dission 77 is also nice.
Berl

[John Shuk]

Zahid,
It'd be great if you posted what you come up with after you are done.
I'm definately interested.

[Pedder Petersen]

Hi Zahid,

sorry for being late to this entry. I collected a few handle pictures on my blog. The closed patterns are a step down the site.

http://pedder-altedamenauskiel.blogspot.com/search/label/Sägenmuseum (http://pedder-altedamenauskiel.blogspot.com/search/label/S%C3%A4genmuseum)

This is the most comfortable handle for me:

http://bp1.blogger.com/_z4ZtNOMO56s/SEhBhHTrZjI/AAAAAAAAAME/W0I_onqK5YU/s400/W.+Tyzack+sons+%26+Turner+SN.JPG

Cheers
Pedder

[Zahid Naqvi]

Ray, I think you posted a link on SMC a short while ago, but I have it bookmarked so don't exactly recall how I found it the first time around. But if you are inquiring about the quality of the tutorial I think it is great. One of the better ones I have seen because it takes you step by step and is written for a novice like myself. BTW it's a great tutorial. And you can be sure I will post pictures once I am done. The pattern I am using is very similar to what Pedder has posted above.

For those who have posted pictures with overlaying graph/check paper can you also please list the dimensions you use for the individual squares. That is are these 1 cm squares, 1" squares etc. It helps in keeping the proportions correct for reproductions

[Berl Mendenhall]

Pedder,
Those are some great pictures on your web site. I love to look at saw handles. We got away from that for so long and now tool makers are getting back into making beautiful tools again. Tools produced today would make even 18th century cabinet makers envious.

Berl