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  1. 07-23-2013, 7:42 PM #1
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    Reliable source for folded saw backs?

    This is really a continuation of an old thread that I resurrected regarding folding brass backs for backsaw builds...

    I know where I can buy slotted brass backs (and have done so with 100% satisfaction, but are there any good sources for folded brass backs? How about bronze, steel / stainless steel?

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    Tools for Working Wood sells Grammercy saw kits. $120.00 for a blade and back,plan for handle. Might be a bit steep for a kit.
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    I've been searching for folded brass backs myself ever since Wenzloff lost his supplier. Got a couple from him a few years back and they were great and a real bargain price, but no luck finding another source. Hopefully someone out there knows of an outlet for them. Or is willing to go into the folded brass back business.
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    There is a seller on d bay I saw today that has a few backs listed. I don't know anything about him. Is anyone here familiar with his work? Not trying to promote anyone just curious.
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    Quote Originally Posted by David Kuzdrall View Post
    This is really a continuation of an old thread that I resurrected regarding folding brass backs for backsaw builds...

    I know where I can buy slotted brass backs (and have done so with 100% satisfaction, but are there any good sources for folded brass backs? How about bronze, steel / stainless steel?

    thx
    David,

    Is the source for slotted brass backs still available?

    I would like to know where one or two could be purchased.

    tia,

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  7. 12-30-2013, 10:32 PM #6
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    I bought mine from Ron Bontz, at Bontz saw works. As far as I know they are still available.
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  8. 12-31-2013, 11:11 AM #7
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    I am the Ebay saw back lister...

    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Dorman View Post
    There is a seller on d bay I saw today that has a few backs listed. I don't know anything about him. Is anyone here familiar with his work? Not trying to promote anyone just curious.
    Hi Mark,

    I am the lister of the brass saw backs on Ebay. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Today I will make some in stainless steel.Backsaw photos_Page_1.jpgBacksaw photos_Page_2.jpg
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    There is a seller on the other wood site at: wood**t.net that just listed some the other day. If this post breaks any rules please delete it.
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  10. 01-01-2014, 11:25 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andrew Kertesz View Post
    There is a seller on the other wood site at: wood**t.net that just listed some the other day. If this post breaks any rules please delete it.
    Isaac Smith - Blackburn Tools.


    Great guy and a pleasure to deal with.

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