New Closed Handle Design.

[Stewie Simpson]

Recently I posted a preview of the new closed handle design I have been working on.



The following is a progress update; the handle wood is Tas. Pink Myrtle, and the saw plate is 14" x 2 1/2" below the hardback.

The garnet shellac finish is still in the early stages of completion.



The saw plate assembly has only received a rough clean up.



regards Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

Here is a reminder of the handle shape I worked from to create this new closed handle design. As you can see when you compare the 2 handles, the handle cheek needed redesigning to accommodate a bottom rail.

Stewie;

[Frederick Skelly]

Very nice Stewie! Thanks for sharing it. (I'm going to order some of that garnet shellac. It looks so good on your saws.)
Fred

[Stewie Simpson]

Very nice Stewie! Thanks for sharing it. (I'm going to order some of that garnet shellac. It looks so good on your saws.)
Fred

Hi Fred. The Garnet Shellac I am using is 3 years old and still mixes up well. I also purchased some Blonde Shellac at the same time and it went off inside 2yrs. I store the opened bags of shellac flakes in sealed containers, well out of direct light, in an old refrigerator in my workshop. (power turned off)
https://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/...m/MS-BTSHEL.XX

Stewie;

[lowell holmes]

I really like the new handle.

You do your design by old time drafting. I'm impressed.

[Prashun Patel]

wow. that's really inspiring work. So graceful.

[Patrick McCarthy]

Stewie, very graceful. I really enjoy your postings, but they are way above my level of competence.

[Stewie Simpson]

Stewie, very graceful. I really enjoy your postings, but they are way above my level of competence.

but they are way above my level of competence.

Hi Patrick. I would have said the same thing 3 yrs ago when I 1st started making backsaws.

regards Stewie

[Stewie Simpson]

wow. that's really inspiring work. So graceful.

Thanks Prashun.

[Stewie Simpson]

I really like the new handle.

You do your design by old time drafting. I'm impressed.

Thanks lowell.

[Niels Cosman]

Dang Stewie! That is drop dead gorgeous!
That lamb's tongue is bonkers, well done!

[Matt Bainton]

Stewie, I've just started actively posting on SMC, but have watched your backsaw builds for a while. You design some excellent pieces, with a terrific degree of designed beauty and function. I'd like to try a saw project next year after I've got more experience, and I know I'll be studying yours closely at that time.

[Aaron Conway]

Absolutely stunning.

Aaron

[Dave Beauchesne]

Another outstanding execution Stewie!

How is the Pink Myrtle to deal with? It looks so nice and crisp when you are done with it.

Dave B

[Stewie Simpson]

Stewie, I've just started actively posting on SMC, but have watched your backsaw builds for a while. You design some excellent pieces, with a terrific degree of designed beauty and function. I'd like to try a saw project next year after I've got more experience, and I know I'll be studying yours closely at that time.

Hi Matt. I look forward to viewing your own work next year.

regards Stewie;