Burdekin Plum - large tenon saw.

[Chuck Hart]

Stewie, I think your work is exceptional and I like the art of the handle. It actually does have a very distinct appearance. I would happy to have one of your saws in my shop. The metalwork I have seen is also well done. I sure would like to see how one cuts.

Chuck

[Stewie Simpson]

Thanks Chuck. I appreciate your feedback.

regards Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

There is not much left to do on this backsaw before is fully complete.


The handle has received its final coat of amber shellac. I allow 5 - 7 days for the shellac to harden before buffing the surface to a shine.

The profiled edge on the brass back has been filed by hand, then hand sanded to a brush finish.





Shaping of the saw teeth has also commenced. 10 tpi; 10 degree rake; rip profile.



Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

before;



and after;

[lowell holmes]

Stewie,

I appreciate your last post. It essentially is a tutorial.

Well done. It gives us something to emulate.

[Stewie Simpson]

Hi Lowell. I just need to be careful on how much information I give away. Every saw maker has their own little secrets.

Stewie;

[lowell holmes]

Stewie,

I knew it was presumptuous to ask for the tutorial. I understand you must protect your secrets.

The photos you showed in this string are appreciated. You are very generous in sharing them.

The basic forming of the handle is something that many of us can do, but the crisp carving and finish you do is spectacular.
I appreciate seeing it.

You have let the genie out of the bottle on some issues, such as your finishing techniques. You have been very generous.

[lowell holmes]

Stewie, you have been generous with your postings. I for one appreciate it.

I thought my last post had been lost. That's why this redundant post was made.

[Stewie Simpson]

The saw teeth have been sharpened 10 tpi, at 10 degree rake angle, rip profile.

Being rip tooth, does that imply this backsaw wont work well on crosscut grain . You be the judge.





For those interested, the weight of this backsaw is 0.825kg or 1.8 ibs

Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

For those that have read my thread on the use of a machine vise to fine tune the tooth set, 4 layers of masking tape on each jaw was used for this backsaw.

Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

I should also mention that I am a strong proponent of adding the tooth set before final sharpening takes place.

Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

As a general rule, where the saw plate exceeds 0.025 gauge, I do recommend the use of fleam on a backsaw that's dedicated for cross cut work.

Stewie;

[Chris Hachet]

Absolutely wonderful....wish I ahd the desire to build saws...

[Stewie Simpson]

Handle has been mechanically buffed to a lovely shine.

This backsaw build is now complete.

regards Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

Changing the subject slightly. I purchased a very nice block of featured Australian Jarrah the other day. Measures 22" x 6 1/2" x 3 1/2". I am looking forward to using it on future traditional tool making projects.

Stewie;