Latest backsaw handle design.

[Stewie Simpson]

Shaping work is done. Only 1 coat of garnet shellac so far. The handle wood is Walnut.

Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

The saw plate dimensions for this backsaw handle; 14 inch; 3 1/2 inch below the spine; 10 tpi; 10 degree rake angle; no fleam; 0.025 gauge saw plate.

regards Stewie;

[Kees Heiden]

That ain't too bad Stewie! really like it, and in wallnut it looks great. There is some very nice play of shade and light in this picture.

[Stewie Simpson]

Thanks Kees.

[David Ragan]

Gorgeous.

What changes did you make in regards to the prior handle?

[Archie England]

Gorgeous....+1

[Phil Mueller]

Beautiful. I was wondering where you disappeared to since your last saw build...now we know.
By the way did you get your saw plate etching design done?

[george wilson]

Very precise and beautiful work,Stewie!! You have reached a high level of perfection now for some time.

[Stewie Simpson]

Gorgeous.

What changes did you make in regards to the prior handle?

Hi David. A totally different look is the easiest explanation.

Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

Beautiful. I was wondering where you disappeared to since your last saw build...now we know.
By the way did you get your saw plate etching design done?

Hi Phil. Nothing planned with a saw etch. Work on the metal stamp for the brass backs is now complete, and I expect delivery from the U.K shortly.

regards Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

Very precise and beautiful work,Stewie!! You have reached a high level of perfection now for some time.

Thanks George. High praise from someone that I have the greatest respect for as a craftsman.

Cheers Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

Gorgeous....+1

Thanks Archie.

[Dave Anderson NH]

Nice work Stewie. I'm curious about why you had to go to the UK for a stamp. The must be plenty of folks making stamps in Aussieland.

[Mark Greenbaum]

What is a Fleam - dictionary says bloodletting tool - how or what is this in regards to the back saw? Beautiful workmanship; I cannot wait to see the whole saw assembled.

[Stewie Simpson]

Nice work Stewie. I'm curious about why you had to go to the UK for a stamp. The must be plenty of folks making stamps in Aussieland.

Hi Dave. The quality of craftmanship being provided by Chalco was the primary motivator.

regards Stewie;

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