Completed work? Or just more tool junk. You decide...

[Mike Wenzloff]

Seeing how I was mildly challenged or requested I show completed work, and seeing how this is what I have been producing for a year, here is today's completed work.

Sorry to say this may be viewed as simple, idiotic tool acquisition for another person. I cannot help idiotic perceptions.

Unfortunately the picture of the entire saw came out poorly and I already shipped it out today, so just a handle from the 26", Cocobolo-handled 8 ppi cross cut...

http://wenzloffandsons.com/saws/tr/tr_0002a.jpg

And this is the same person's carcass saw. 2 1/4" usable depth, 11" long. Also a Cocobolo handle. 15 ppi rip.

http://wenzloffandsons.com/saws/tr/tr_0003a.jpg

http://wenzloffandsons.com/saws/tr/tr_0004a.jpg

Take care, Mike

[Tyler Howell]

Bravo Bravo

[Maurice Metzger]

I had previously posted these in response to Dennis' "Creekers Weekend Accomplishments" posts in the General Woodworking forum, mostly as a spur to myself to move along. I never posted them here because, well, they're boring. Perhaps that's why there aren't more pictures of tools being used here?

Some might enjoy the sight of a jointer on a shooting board.

And since this forum is "mostly for collectors", the discerning among you will recognize the 1954 Craftsman rabbet plane, sometimes referred to as "El Stinko".

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And Mike, those are lovely saws.

Maurice

[Clinton Findlay]

I like the lines of the handles Mike.
Do you peen both ends of a brass rivets, or are they saw nuts?

[Marc Waldbillig]

Mike,

That's a beautiful example of your art. I think during this year you have continued to bring hand saws to a new level. You combine excellent tool quality and a finely worked design. :cool: I love to see your saws. :D

I like especially the wood pattern of the carcass saw and am looking to have one of those one day... but maybe first a large tenon saw or a panel... or ...:o

Regards, Marc

[Deirdre Saoirse Moen]

Wow, Mike, I'd order one, but then I'd have to cancel my trip to Oregon for Boggs's class. However, I'm pretty sure you'll be making them later in the year. ;)

[Mike Wenzloff]

Thank you Everyone! It is meaningful work to me.

And in the spirit of Bob and Harry, I think Maurice's post should spur us on to good work, irregardless of the tools.

I don't have many pictures of me or the boys working. A picture here or there of shaping the handles with rasps, like here, marking the center lines prior to shaping...

http://wenzloffandsons.com/saws/kits/slides/shaping_0001.jpg

To here, cutting the front chamfer...with a vintage saw, of course.

http://wenzloffandsons.com/saws/kits/slides/shaping_0014.jpg

And the in-between pictures here:
http://wenzloffandsons.com/saws/kits/index.html

And the instructions for the kits we sell should you wish to roll your own, here:
http://wenzloffandsons.com/saws/kits/Handsaw_kit_instructions2.pdf

A brief look at a Sycamore replacement handle for one of my own vintage saws:
http://wenzloffandsons.com/temp/handsaw_handle/index.html

And lastly, a D8 replacement handle, done almost exclusively with handtools:
http://wenzloffandsons.com/temp/saws/D-8/index.html
[don't cut the blind slot as hinted at in the slides...]


Clinton,
Those are flathead bolts, with a square portion under the heads to lock the bolt, with a split nut on the other side. If you want, I'll take a pic tomorrow.

[Mike Wenzloff]

Wow, Mike, I'd order one, but then I'd have to cancel my trip to Oregon for Boggs's class. However, I'm pretty sure you'll be making them later in the year. ;)
Thank you, Deirdre.

So, it's Gary's school you'll be venturing too?

Let my wife and I buy you lunch one day if you are available. It would be great to meet a forum person.

Take care, Mike

[Clinton Findlay]

Thanks Mike, that'd be nice.
I read the Saw Kit Assembly Instructions. My understanding is that all that holds the head of the bolt is the mortice that it seats in?
If so, I have my answer, no need to post the pic.:D
Nice clear instructions there Mike.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

To my untrained eye, Mike, it looks like those handles will fit the hand like a glove; a soft doeskin glove at that. They are also beautiful and graceful to look at!

Bruce

[Chris Barton]

Beautiful work Mike! How are you cutting the basic shape of the handle before shaping? The staging looks great too! On my computer the blade looks kind of pink, is that an artifact or is there a kind of gold pink hue?

Sorry you took my general post as a personal issue Mike. I'm hoping to see many things that this saw makes!

PS: Mike, when did I ever refer to anything on this forum as "junk?"

[Jim W. White]

Gorgeous work Mike!

Someday, I hope to turn my family on to you for a father's day gift or some such thing.

You do great work and all your saws are fine examples of both Neander tools and products of Neander efforts. Don't be the least bit discouraged by the 'flavor' of some of the posts of the past couple of weeks. Your work rocks!

...Jim in Idaho

[Jeff Horton]

Mike.. you all ready know this but gorgeous saws! Some day I want to try to making a handle or two.

Maurice, just remember what is old and boring to one is something new to another. All of us are/were newbies at one time. ;)

[Bob Hallowell]

I don't care what anyone says thoses saws are "TOOL PORN" in it's finest!

Bob

[Mike Wenzloff]

Thank you Everyone!

Hi Clinton, yes, there's the round hole in the handle the head of the bolt fits in. Then there's the through holw for the bolt proper. Between those two sizes of holes, there is a 1/4" square collar under the head of the bolt which fits into a corresponding square mortise...clear as mud!

Chris B., no worries. No different than misunderstandings or differences of opinions about anything else in person or otherwise. Gives a chance for clarification and or debate. And you didn't say that as far as I know. "Junk" was my substitution for another word or two which poped up in a few of the forums here when I did a quick analysis of posts last night re. acquisition, advice vs. work of a non-shop nature.

Bruce, Jim, Jeff 'n' Bob--thank you for your kind words.

Well, back to coffee and refinishing a mess of handles--I had shellac turn to jelly on 26 of 36 handles Sunday.

Take care, Mike

[Mike Weaver]

Mike,
Beautiful work!

I checked out your site and you indeed do excellent work.

I do have a question though - for the "Open handled, large tenon saws", have you had any issues with any handles cracking?

Sorry to hear that you had some finishing issues.


-Mike

[Mike Wenzloff]

Hi Mike,

The larger open handled tenon saws have a thicker crosssection of the connecting bridge. They are actually patterned after some 200 year old saws I have.

The one on the site is the largest I would want to do, but it holds up day in, day out.

Take care, Mike

[Deirdre Saoirse Moen]

Yep, headed off to Gary's school. I'd love to meet up for lunch. I'm probably arriving Sunday and leaving Saturday so I can get a good night's sleep at both ends before a long drive.

[Jake Darvall]

Very nice tool junk Mike ;)

no. Brilliant stuff.....green with envy I am.

Have you ever thought of making small gent saws ?

:)

[Mark Singer]

Mike,
Your saws are wonderful! Better yet is to see the process by which you make them. It is a joy to have someone that is so dedicated to their craft at SMC! Thank you!

[Mark Stutz]

For all of you admiring the craftsmanship in these saws...they are even better when held in your hand....and they cut wonderfully!:D

[Jim Becker]

Oh, yea...tool junk. Right. 'Glad I'm a tool junkie!! It justifies the drool dripping onto my keyboard right now...