Bubinga Dovetail Saw.

[Stewie Simpson]

Hi all. Attached are some photo's of another Dovetail Saw I recently finished.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/Bubinga%20Dovetail%20Saw/bubingadt.jpg

The Bubinga handle is quite similar in shape to the previous dt I completed, but with some subtle differences to the shape of the cheek, a change to the look of the bottom rail and lambs tongue.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/Bubinga%20Dovetail%20Saw/bubingadt-2.jpg
Bubinga Handle.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/closed%20handle%20D70%20concept%20dovetail%20saw/PICT0031.jpg
Makore Handle.

The saw teeth has been sharpened to 14tpi, and to a rip tooth, with no set being applied to the 1st 2 inches of toe end teeth to facilitate a softer start to the saw kerf. The saw plate length is 10 inches.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/Bubinga%20Dovetail%20Saw/bubingadt-1.jpg

The following are some additional photo's taken that show much more detail to the handles shaping.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/Bubinga%20Dovetail%20Saw/bubingadt-3.jpg

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/Bubinga%20Dovetail%20Saw/bubingadt-4.jpg

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/Bubinga%20Dovetail%20Saw/bubingadt-6.jpg

Regards; Stewie.

[Chris Griggs]

Nice Stewie! I think that's my favorite handle you've done yet!

[David Weaver]

Looks good, Stewie!

[jamie shard]

Wow, the Bublinga is wonderfully shaped! I like how little "flat" there is on the sides. Makes me want to saw right now :)

[george wilson]

VERY nice work,Stewie. BUT,remember to angle the grain downwards so the handle can't break off at the thin part of the top area where it is cross grained. That little lamb's tongue is delightful,but none of the GRACEFUL lamb's tongues are ever strong enough to be of real assistance in breakage.

VERY nice job on the teeth,too. You made an excellent picture(unlike me) of the teeth.

Well,I tried to post a closeup of one of my handles,but it is too hard to see that the grain slopes downhill in the thin part of the saw. Maple doesn't have the open grain to see as well.

Edit: I put up the open handle. If you imagine in this open handle that the grain runs 90º to the curl,you can see how the grain is tilted down. In the closed handle,the grain is close to 90º to the curl. The open handle shows better.

[Deane Allinson]

I like the "Hump" in the handle. It looks like it is perfect for changing your grip, shifting forward or back to change balance with different type cuts.
Deane

[Justin Green]

That is a nice looking saw! I love backsaws and pictures of backsaws. I'm an addict.

[Paul Saffold]

Very nice, Stewie. Nice shape, wood and finish. Looks very comfortable to use.

[Tony Shea]

Very well done Stewie. I really like the design and execution of the design. You are really getting better with each handle you do and I enjoy watching your progress. My only critique's are what george pointed out about the slope of the grain. The Bubinga will probably stand up well either way though. You did great shaping such a difficult wood. I've worked with a lot of Bubinga and struggle a bit every time. Although the reward at the end is always worth the effort. I love bubinga. My only other preference, not really a critique, is that I would try to keep the transition lines between the flats and the rounding a bit more crisp. I like a nice crisp line at this transition that follows the shape of the handle. But this is absolutely a preference and many don't care for it. All in all stewie, this is a wonderful handle and saw that I'd bee happy to have in my collection!

[Stewie Simpson]

Nice Stewie! I think that's my favorite handle you've done yet!

Thanks Chris. Its nice to hear my work is improving. .

[Stewie Simpson]

Looks good, Stewie!

Thanks David.

[Stewie Simpson]

Thanks Jamie.

[Stewie Simpson]

Thanks for the advise George. Nice looking photo's of the 2 saw handles.


Stewie.

[Stewie Simpson]

I like the "Hump" in the handle. It looks like it is perfect for changing your grip, shifting forward or back to change balance with different type cuts.
Deane

Thanks Dean. The grip feels really nice in the hand.

[Stewie Simpson]

That is a nice looking saw! I love backsaws and pictures of backsaws. I'm an addict.

Thanks Justin.

[Stewie Simpson]

Thanks Paul. Appreciate the feedback on the backsaw.

[Stewie Simpson]

Hi Tony. Thank for the feedback on my work. Its nice to hear my work is improving.

[Jessica Pierce-LaRose]

Just to add the chorus, I really like this too. After I finish my bowsaw (after I finish my bench) I need to try my hand at some saw handles. I have a couple of saws I bought that were made from kits where the letting in of the back is slightly off, putting a bit of a wave in the blade. I doubt I can get something this nice off the bat, but it's certainly something to aspire to.

Any tips on your workflow? I hate to do more work than necessary before the critical bits of fitting the blade to the stock, only to screw that part up and have to toss a fair amount of work. but it seems like a fair amount of that work needs to be done before hand regardless . . .

[Brent VanFossen]

Beautiful work. Excellent photos, too.

[daniel lane]

Stewie, that's a beautiful saw. Makes me want to make one of my own!


daniel

[Stewie Simpson]

Beautiful work. Excellent photos, too.

Thanks Brent. I should really update my present camera to a DSLR to present much better photo's.

[Stewie Simpson]

Stewie, that's a beautiful saw. Make me want to make one of my own!


daniel

Thanks Daniel. I look forward to viewing you first backsaw build.

Stewie.

[Stewie Simpson]

Hi Josh. Best advise I can give is don't make a start until you have a clear plan as to how you will complete each important step of the backsaw build. Your spot on with the critical part, mating the saw plate & spine to the handle. When you commit yourself to making the backsaw, seek advise from the forum on how best to do this. if its not done correctly you will most likely end up with a slight bend along the tooth line, usually below the handle fit.

Stewie.

[Jessica Pierce-LaRose]

Yeah, a bit of that is what I've got, which is why I keep meaning to have a go at making my own.

[Jeff Wittrock]

Just Beautiful.