Three Moons Rising

[Ron Bontz]

Yes it's another saw. http://www.forums.woodnet.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowsmile.gif It's not finished but I thought I would see what folks thought. So I pieced it together for the pics. Another one of my signature half backs, (low hang version), in Walnut with gold Mother of Pearl saw nut inlays. Actually it was not my idea originally, I don't think. But I ran with it anyway. It's not very often someone gives me the foot ball. http://www.forums.woodnet.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowsmile.gif The medallion is engraved but doesn't show up in the pics. Anyway, just another one of those "options" I am working on. Thank you. http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x395/ronb19571/DCP_1473.jpg
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[Jim Koepke]

Very nice.

Makes me want to create saws.

jtk

[Chris Griggs]

You're crazy Ron! But in a totally awesome way. I love your saws....

[Will Boulware]

Wow! Gorgeous work!

[Chris Vandiver]

That is one curvy saw.

[Zach Dillinger]

Absolutely first-class Ron!

[george wilson]

Careful to not over gild the lilly! A user's tool can be very beautiful,but must still remain business like,except in the case of presentation pieces,which can be over the top! Needless to say,very nice work as usual. Beautiful handle and back. I'd lose the pearl.

This should be taken as constructive advice,which I'm sure you know,Ron.

My solid silver miter plane was in the presentation category,and I'll bet it never made a shaving.

[Randall Houghton]

Awesome saw Ron. Love the look and the contrasting materials.
Regards
Randy

[Patrick McCarthy]

Got to agree with George on this one. I realy like your saws and especially the retro or art noveau influences, but the pearl would keep me from using it, much less even keeping it in the shop. It is more of a wall hanger, to be prominently and proudly displayed by a collector with no sawdust within miles. . . . . which, might not be a bad thing for your bank account . . . . but not what i assume to be your goal.

I would like to get one of your saws one day, but it will be to fondle it and admire its performance as it is being used.

[Maurice Ungaro]

Way too pretty! And, I mean that as a complement, Ron, not a critique!!
Really cool looking.

[Daniel Shnitka]

Keep the mother of pearl. For the purist it makes no difference to how it cuts. In the display case it will stand out as uniquely special.

[Ron Bontz]

Display case? Blasphemy.:D Just another option. Wait until you see the inlays in the spines:D I think George is right on this one. It needs mop in the spine for continuity. Maybe just the medallion. The MOP looked better on some Madrone Burl I did, or a Big leaf handle. Thanks for the thoughts.

[george wilson]

I would not put MOP on the spine,Ron. It will start turning your saw into a piece of jewelry.