Neat backsaw handle.

[Jim Koepke]

This is the most heated discussion of woodworking saws I’ve witnessed. I’m new around here, but is this normal? You guys really like your saws.

Great info though…

Howdy Keegan and welcome to the cave by the Creek.

If you think this is heated, try a sharpening thread.

jtk

[Keegan Shields]

Hahaha I bet that thread gets rowdy.

[Jim Koepke]

Hahaha I bet that thread gets rowdy.

Yes, not only are the comments rather sharp, they can be very cutting.

jtk

[Stewie Simpson]

Waste removal outside the lines was completed on the 6 handles.

The saw bolts have been installed using a 1/2" pilot counterbore.

To achieve additional clearance with the bottom horn of the handle the toothlines have been canted to a value of 1mm per 1 inch length.

regards Stewie;

[Frederick Skelly]

Those are coming along great Stewie!

[Stewie Simpson]

To complete the saw plate slot in the handle a starting kerf is formed on the router table then taken to full depth using a backsaw of matching kerf width,

When marking out the hardback mortise, a length of slotted brass back is fitted to the top and bottom edges of the saw plate to keep the saw plate in parallel alignment.

regards Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

Those are coming along great Stewie!

Thanks Fred; it might spark some interest from others to try making their own backsaws.

regards Stewie;