I got around to finishing another saw kit from Blackburn Tools; this time the 12 inch Smith’s Key carcass saw, again in quartersawn cherry. As before, I used Isaac Smith’s handle design, available on the Blackburn website. I definitely like his design, both in looks and feel, but perhaps I’ll consider a somewhat different design for the next kit (which I have yet to purchase).
The handle was roughed out with a scroll saw and Liogier rasps, and finished with shellac and tung oil.
If any of you are inclined to build your own saw, the Blackburn Tools kits are great quality and quite enjoyable both to build and to use. I highly recommend them, and they are well worth the lead time. The Blackburn Tools 9 inch dovetail saw kit I built last April has become one of my favorites (https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread....vetail-saw-kit). I expect I’ll get a good deal of use and enjoyment out of this one as well.
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