The tool is designed for deepening the kerf depth on half blind dovetails. For those not familiar with its use watch the following video from 1.00min by Rob Cosman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY9MzSCvxc8
The design I made features an 0.025" saw plate gauge x 3 1/2" (length) x 1 1/4" (depth below spine). The 3/16" brass pins used to secure the saw plate, and handle fit, were 1st 2 part epoxied, then hammer peened to achieve a lock tight fit.
The pins used through the saw plate feature a pierced pattern commonly used by knife makers.
The brass parts received a final sanding to 1200 grit.
Lock-tite was used to secure the saw plate within the brass spine slot prior to pinning.
Time taken to complete this project was around 6hrs. (excludes handle).
Stewie;