Pink Myrtle Open Handle Backsaw.

[Stewie Simpson]

Another open handle backsaw in build in progress. The handle wood is Tasmanian Pink Myrtle. Gorgeous timber to work with. The saw plate dimensions; 12 inches L x 2 1/2" D below the hardback. Looking quite nice so far.

Stewie;

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/18%20Pink%20Myrtle%20Open%20Handle/_DSC0036_zpsadi78pfv.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/18%20Pink%20Myrtle%20Open%20Handle/_DSC0036_zpsadi78pfv.jpg.html)

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[Jim Koepke]

Very nice Stewie. Your saws came to mind today while adjusting one of my saws' handle.

jtk

[Stewie Simpson]

Thanks Jim. This is the same handle design as the previous open handle. I did reduce its bulk to give it a more refined look. I am very pleased with the end result.

Stewie;

[Steve Pippins]

Stewie, I really like your work.

Steve Pippins

[Stewie Simpson]

Thanks Steve. Appreciate your feedback.

regards Stewie;

[Joe Tilson]

Stewie,
As usual superior workmanship.
I like your saws very much.
Joe

[Stewie Simpson]

Thanks Joe. You wont find machine marks on my saw teeth.

Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

The shaping of the brass back has been completed. 1 more coat of garnet shellac still required. The saw teeth on this backsaw will be filed 12 tpi; 8 degrees rake angle.

Stewie;

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/18%20Pink%20Myrtle%20Open%20Handle/_DSC0039_zpso3aeegic.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/18%20Pink%20Myrtle%20Open%20Handle/_DSC0039_zpso3aeegic.jpg.html)

[Frederick Skelly]

I always enjoy seeing your work Stewie. That Myrtle is just beautiful!

[Chris Hachet]

Absolutely wonderful, thanks for posting this.

[Stewie Simpson]

I always enjoy seeing your work Stewie. That Myrtle is just beautiful!

Thanks Fred. Good to hear you enjoy viewing my work. The Myrtle is a wonderful timber to work with, but it takes a quality finish to bring out its best features.

regards Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

Absolutely wonderful, thanks for posting this.

Thanks Chris.

Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

The hard back has now been secured in place; the makers mark has been stamped; the handle has received its final coat of shellac; and the saw teeth have been filed 12 tpi @ 8* rake angle. The performance of the saw has then been tested on rip and cross grain, with the set lightly stoned to fine tune the accuracy of sawn kerf. I will leave the shellac finish to further harden over a 5 days period before buffing it to a higher shine.

Stewie;

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/18%20Pink%20Myrtle%20Open%20Handle/_DSC0040_zpsxqrpsczi.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/18%20Pink%20Myrtle%20Open%20Handle/_DSC0040_zpsxqrpsczi.jpg.html)

[Stewie Simpson]

I have drawn up a closed version of the Moses Eadon Open Handle. I will be able to make a better judgement call on its final shape after I view it in 3 dimensional handle form.

Stewie;

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/18%20Pink%20Myrtle%20Open%20Handle/_DSC0042_zpsh9ijgvl6.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/18%20Pink%20Myrtle%20Open%20Handle/_DSC0042_zpsh9ijgvl6.jpg.html)