Brass plate cheek.

[Stewie Simpson]

Hi. On one of my previous backsaw builds I added a small piece of shaped brass plate to the bottom saw screw hole.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/backsaw%20handle%20repair/IMG_0076.jpg

A larger plate that covered more of the cheek face would have been a better option at the time, so hear is the same handle after this change was made.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/backsaw%20handle%20repair/PICT0021.jpg

Regards; Stewie.

[Mark Baldwin III]

Another pretty saw, Stewie. Is the plate inlaid into the handle?

[Stewie Simpson]

Another pretty saw, Stewie. Is the plate inlaid into the handle?

Hi Mark. The brass plate is inlaid into the handle to a slightly raised surface.


Regards; Stewie.

[Terry Beadle]

It's a beauty!

One thing that popped into my brain ( scary huh!) was the possibility of extending the brass plate along the bottom of the handle. Say about 3/8ths wide to span the weakest part of the handle. It could be decorative but would really strenghen the connection of what I think is called the lambs tail.

Just an idea.