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Great looking handle. I vote for the stamp to be in the center of the back. To me it looks "odd" towards the front.

Glenn,

The different hinges were tempting, but that was really the only thing I saw that made me consider spending some money. That is not a bad thing though, I didn't really "need" to spend...

It appears to be working fine now. Not much there for tool hoarders though.

I get the same. There is a link below where you click on Start Shopping that takes you to a page with a few clearance items, but they aren't what we are looking for.

They had this problem last time too if I remember correctly.

I know they offer a 10% discount if you have taken woodworking classes at certain places that they are partnered with.

Good point Steve... I did make sure to use the Shellac as a sanding coat, so I did sand it off mostly before applying the Truoil.... Had I not, there probably would have been adhesion problems.

Lowell,

When I made my last saw handle I used a wash coat of blonde Shellac as a sanding coat to show me any place that needed final sanding and then followed it up with several very light coats...

Joe,

Thanks for the kind words. I wanted the box to be small and I argued with myself over the dimensions but I actually like the size. There is a saying that a mark of a good woodworker is not...

Thanks Jim and Marty.

I just completed a box project for my Grandma. Earlier in the year I was visiting and she told me that she wanted me to make her a small box for her birthday. It didn't matter how big or fancy, she...

I just recently bought the Grobet saw files from Lee Valley and am happy with them. I have heard good things about Bahco as David said too.

I also have been pleased with the saw file holder that...

Tony,

My experience with looking for information online has been that there are a ton of different opinions and I have had to filter through the information to find sources I trust and respect and...

Mike,

great job. I just posted my handsaw restoration of a saw my grandpa had. Your handle is more complex and looks like a fun design. Great way to give a new life to that saw.

Here is the saw finished after several light coats of tru oil followed by wax. It was my first time using tru oil and I like it. It is easy to apply, dries fast, and seems durable.

Overall I...

George,

thanks for the kind words. I was inspired by the works of all the talented handle makers on here. I was always amazed by the crispness of their lines and how the handles almost looked fake...

Joe,

That saw is in fantastic condition. What did you end up doing with it? Although they are small, they are certainly quality enough to be used as seriously as any other saw. Man I wish I had...

Richard.... It is pretty cool to uncover the origin of something old. I have really enjoyed it with this saw. Hopefully my progress and mistakes will give you some insight into your future...

This is where I am at now. I will put on a few more thin coats of Tru Oil and figure out if I want to use wax or leave it alone.

I hope everyone enjoys the progress pictures. I know there are...

I had to find a replacement saw nut for the one I was missing. Sawmill Creek to the rescue. I posed in the classifieds and shortly had a replacement sent to me by an awesome member here. Thanks!
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I used carving gouges to shape the sharp intersections as best I could. I could have done a better job, but they turned out acceptable to me. Eventually you will end up with something like this.......

Hope you enjoyed the pictures of my legs and feet in the last post. You're welcome :). That will not be the last you see of them.

Now on to the shaping of the handle curves. Isaac advocated...

Now on to another aspect of the project I was worried about. Shaping the handle. I used a mixture of sandpaper, chisels, rasps and files, and a card scraper to smooth the curves on the handle. I...

Here I will show more about the process I used to cut the recess for the saw nuts and medallion.

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I first drilled the relief hole for the threaded shank of the medallion or...

This is the time I wish I had room for a drill press and band saw. Unfortunately I do not have either so I will have to make due to more "primative" measures. To drill the holes, I used one of...