Queensland Maple.

[Stewie Simpson]

The handle wood is Queensland Maple after 6 coats of shellac, that still needs to be buffed to a higher shine.

Although named Queensland Maple, this wood is not a true maple (Acer genus), but is instead contained in the Rutaceae family, which also contains many genera and species in the citrus family. http://www.wood-database.com/lumber-identification/hardwoods/queensland-maple/

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/Queensland%20Maple%20Handle/_DSC0002_zpsjoluudnm.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/Queensland%20Maple%20Handle/_DSC0002_zpsjoluudnm.jpg.html)

Stewie;

[george wilson]

Beautiful work again,Stewie. You have come such a long way.

[Frederick Skelly]

The wood is beautiful, and once again, it just looks like it's going to feel good in hand.

Stewie, did you use blonde shellac on that?

Fred

[Stewie Simpson]

Hi Fred. I used Garnet Dewaxed Shellac. The actual color is slightly darker than that seen by the camera.

Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

Beautiful work again,Stewie. You have come such a long way.

Thanks George.

[Stanley Covington]

Beautiful wood and beautiful work. Thanks for the pics.

Is QM a tough wood? How suited is it for a saw handle?

Stan

PS: The "do" and beard combination you have going is very fetching!

[Stewie Simpson]

Hi Stan. QM is a moderately hard wood. If it was not suitable for saw handles I wouldnt be using it.

regards Stewie;

[Phil Mueller]

Love it. Beautiful wood and craftsmanship.

[Stewie Simpson]

Thanks Phil.

[Stewie Simpson]

5 tonne of hydraulic pressure to imprint the makers stamp onto the hardback. No distortion of the hardback which is great news.

At this early stage I have placed the stamp location at the forward 1/3 distance of exposed brass back. Feedback is welcome if you feel that should be changed to a more central location.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/Queensland%20Maple%20Handle/_DSC0005_zpsjcezzewy.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/Queensland%20Maple%20Handle/_DSC0005_zpsjcezzewy.jpg.html)

Saw plate assembly seated within the handle. The numeral pencil marks on the saw bolts will be removed at the end of the saw build.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/Queensland%20Maple%20Handle/_DSC0006_zpsx5gyeiq0.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/Queensland%20Maple%20Handle/_DSC0006_zpsx5gyeiq0.jpg.html)

The next step will be to file the saw teeth. 12 tpi; 10* rake; 0 fleam .

regards Stewie;

[Frederick Skelly]

The stamp came out noticably better (more clear?) on the actual sawback than it was in the earlier pictures.

FWIW, my eye prefers the symmetry of having the stamp centered along the sawback. But there's nothing "wrong" with it at 1/3 - doing so could become a trait associated with your "brand".

That's a handsome piece of work all around. Can't wait to hear how she cuts!
Fred

[Phil Mueller]

It looks great. I might try it closer to the handle...aligned with the block of wood/holder. In other words, a third on the handle side. I would need to use it to be sure. I can PM my address when it's finished.

[Cory Waldrop]

Great looking handle. I vote for the stamp to be in the center of the back. To me it looks "odd" towards the front.

[Stewie Simpson]

The stamp came out noticably better (more clear?) on the actual sawback than it was in the earlier pictures.

FWIW, my eye prefers the symmetry of having the stamp centered along the sawback. But there's nothing "wrong" with it at 1/3 - doing so could become a trait associated with your "brand".

That's a handsome piece of work all around. Can't wait to hear how she cuts!
Fred

Hi Fred. Apreciate your thoughts. I also like the stamp in its current position but understand others will have a different opinion.

regards Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

It looks great. I might try it closer to the handle...aligned with the block of wood/holder. In other words, a third on the handle side. I would need to use it to be sure. I can PM my address when it's finished.

Thank you for your thoughts Phil.

regards Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

Great looking handle. I vote for the stamp to be in the center of the back. To me it looks "odd" towards the front.

Thank you for your thoughts Cory.

regards Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

After making a purpose built jig to hold the brass back assembly in position under the press the quality of the stamp imprint has much improved, with the required force down from 7 to 5 tonne. A very pleasing result.

Stewie;

[Brian Holcombe]

Looks great Stewie! The marking is very crisp.

[Matthew N. Masail]

Hi Stewie,

Gorgeous work! I really like the wood too. My vote goes to center or maybe closer to the handle as suggested, it looks a little odd to me 1\3 from the front.

All the Best

[Stewie Simpson]

Thanks for your feedback Matthew.

[Stewie Simpson]

The completed Queensland Myrtle backsaw.

I have also provided a photo of the previously made Black Walnut Backsaw with the stamp positioned more to the center of the hardback's length. (much better option)

(Unfortunately the clarity of brass back stamps did not show up very well within both of these photo's.)

regards Stewie;

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/Queensland%20Maple%20Handle/_DSC0007_zpsalwfyha7.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/Queensland%20Maple%20Handle/_DSC0007_zpsalwfyha7.jpg.html)

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/new%20handle%20design/_DSC0008_zpshqijk9il.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/new%20handle%20design/_DSC0008_zpshqijk9il.jpg.html)

[Steve Beadle]

Queensland Maple or Queensland Myrtle? Or are these two slightly different names for the same kind of wood? Whatever, it's certainly beautiful, Stewie!

[Stewie Simpson]

Hi Steve. They are different species of trees.

regards Stewie;

[Frederick Skelly]

Hi Steve. They are different species of trees.

regards Stewie;

Hi Stewie. Is the light colored handle above the same one shown in the original post? I'm confused because you called that one Queensland MAPLE and the one in your most recent post Queensland MYRTLE.

Best,
Fred

[Stewie Simpson]

Hi Fred. My apologies for the confusion. The handle wood is Queensland Maple.

regards Stewie;