Blackburn slotted brass backs

[Paul Saffold]

I came across this in one of the blogs I follow. Blackburn Tools is now offering slotted backs in brass and some in bronze. He has other saw parts for sale, too.


http://www.blackburntools.com/new-tools/new-saws-and-related/slotted-backs/index.html

[Michael Fross]

Thanks for posting. This is good news.

[Jim Koepke]

I seem to be missing the spec on how wide the slot milled.

jtk

[Hilton Ralphs]

I seem to be missing the spec on how wide the slot milled.


Jim, depending on what size you buy, the slot accommodates blade thicknesses of 0.015", 0.018", 0.020" or 0.025".

[Jessica Pierce-LaRose]

The slot size is a choice in the pulldown for each length, along with material.

Always nice to have more options for buying parts, but I love the look of folded backs over slotted.

[george wilson]

I too prefer folded backs.

[Chris Griggs]

Right now I'm still holding out for more folded backs, but I will say that those Blackburn backs are very competitively priced. About the same as what Mike W always charged.

Thanks for the link. If he keeps his prices competitive I'll definitely go to Blackburn if/when I get tired of waiting for more folded backs. I'm always really happy to see when someone is selling saw parts.

[Jessica Pierce-LaRose]

One of these days I'll tackle saw making again. I keep wasting a lot of work screwing the blade slot. . . It's almost hilarious at this point that I can usually saw to that accuracy until I actually need it. I'll keep blaming the saws - they must know they're getting a new handle and aren't into the idea.

[Jim Koepke]

The slot size is a choice in the pulldown for each length, along with material.

Thanks, I missed that.

jtk