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29th January 2008, 11:55 PM #1
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Wenzloff saw - the best of things.
Arrived home from work to day to find a parcel from Mike Wenzloff ... a half back saw. This was a birthday present from my wife, Lynndy (birthday earlier this month).
Mike managed to find a beautiful chunk of Tasmanian Blackwood for the tote. Oh, just stunning - the whole deal ... handwork ... wood ... concept ... the best of saws.
Oh lucky me!
Thank you Mike and Lynndy.
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29th January 2008, 11:58 PM #2
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30th January 2008, 09:43 AM #3
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Gotta love that Tassie Blackwood!
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30th January 2008, 12:12 PM #4
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That looks stunning, Derek.
Cheers
Paul
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30th January 2008, 12:28 PM #5
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Congrats Derek. It looks great, and a stunning tote as mentioned
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We will all expect a report on how it works (superbly of course!) shortly....
Yet another tool to put on my wishlist....
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30th January 2008, 12:36 PM #6
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Absolutely beautiful saw.
Mike W's work is a piece of art.
What is this type of saw used for?
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SG
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30th January 2008, 12:37 PM #7
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Nice looking saw.
What tasks would you use this one for? The blade looks to be quite deep at the handle end. Given that it is only supported for a short distance by the spine, what purpose does the spine serve?
An heirloom for sure
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30th January 2008, 12:57 PM #8
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Hi Silent
The half-back is for crosscuts at the workbench. It is 18" long and filed 12 ppi. My current go-to crosscut saw is a 22" S&J that is filed 9 ppi. I am expecting that the half-back will provide me with the same depth of cut (that I cannot get from backsaw) but a smoother cut and with improved control. I have not used it yet, but hefting it, it is delightfully light, a vaste difference to my 14" Nurse brassback backsaw.
Regards from Perth
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30th January 2008, 01:45 PM #9
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Personal experience- it will do exactly as you hope.mt
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30th January 2008, 04:58 PM #10
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Hi Derek,
I ordered one of Mikes saws via email at least 3 months ago now, but I have not received a reply. I used the email address on his web and followed up a few times to at least get a response...but nothing. Is that the usual way he does business I wonder ??? I even wanted to pay while the $A was up.
Any suggestions ? or do I just wait until he gets back to me.
PS. I love your reviews, keep up the good work
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30th January 2008, 06:26 PM #11
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Mike is a hard man to contact because he and his boys is all he has and as far I know he works flat out. It is not like he has a huge sales team behind him.
Originally Posted by JohnnoM
It took me two months to contact him the first time. Keep trying.
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30th January 2008, 06:33 PM #12
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John
Mike is very busy - he receives a great number of emails every day, which take time to get through. BUT he is absolutely reliable and I would just advise you to be patient. He will get back to you. An order will likely take about 12-18 months to fill. This is not unusual with custom toolmakers, especially the good ones.
The alternative is to place an order for one of his standard saws through Lee Valley.
Regards from Perth
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30th January 2008, 06:34 PM #13
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Hi Derek,
What others have already said. Bueatiful !!!
Green with envy I am.
Cheers
Pops
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30th January 2008, 06:35 PM #14
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From another forum it seems that he has a backorder book of about 1000 saws.
It looks like he will be busy for some time yet.
Evidently the saws are worth the wait.
Good luck
SG.... some old things are lovely
Warm still with the life of forgotten men who made them ........................D.H. Lawrence
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30th January 2008, 06:36 PM #15
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If Mike is that busy it may help if he puts an auto-respond on his email advising of expected response times and alternate supply sources (such as LV).
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