Thread: My favorite saw handle forming tools

Isaac makes some really nicely carved handles. Mine are clumsy in comparison.

But I don't think the lambstongue is so vulnerable. On old saws they hold up fine too, and I use my saws with reasonable care.

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

What an interesting mallet/maul
I think it would be relative easy to make one ... maybe

I think the patent has expired so you should be safe to carry on

I have at last been able to track down a supplier to those Japanese Feather Files I have used successfully in the past to shape the flat profiles on backsaw handles.

As you will note the tooth profile is on these files are much coarser than that found on Fine or Standard cut Japanese Feather Files, and better suited to a wood surface.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Japanese-...item20f7bb08cd


Stewie;

Originally Posted by planemaker

I have at last been able to track down a supplier to those Japanese Feather Files I have used successfully in the past to shape the flat profiles on backsaw handles.

As you will note the tooth profile is on these files are much coarser than that found on Fine or Standard cut Japanese Feather Files, and better suited to a wood surface.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Japanese-...item20f7bb08cd
Stewie;

Be interested to hear how you go with these. I have yet to try Stu's version.

Cheers
Peter

Hi Peter. The standard cut feather files I got from Stu are not suitable for timber.

regards Stewie;

Hi Peter. All going to plan I will send you 1 of these coarser feather files via the post to trial out .

regards Stewie;

Originally Posted by planemaker

Hi Peter. All going to plan I will send you 1 of these coarser feather files via the post to trial out .

regards Stewie;

Thanks Stewie

Originally Posted by planemaker

I have at last been able to track down a supplier to those Japanese Feather Files I have used successfully in the past to shape the flat profiles on backsaw handles.

As you will note the tooth profile is on these files are much coarser than that found on Fine or Standard cut Japanese Feather Files, and better suited to a wood surface.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Japanese-...item20f7bb08cd


Stewie;

This file is made by Tsuboman who also make the Atoma diamond stones that Stu at Tool From Japan sells. You might ask Stu if he can source them or similar.

Here's the other mallet, 9 lbs, marked 'Miller No. 4, Johnstown New York'. Essential for assembly of backs > 16".

No 4 mallet.jpg

I've also made a special saw for deepening the mark made but the cutting wheel of the marking gauge as the second step of slotting the handle for the blade. 0.013" thick plate, 16 ppi, 15^o rake, no set, filed rip.

first kerfing saw.jpg

Originally Posted by Heavansabove

Be interested to hear how you go with these. I have yet to try Stu's version.

Cheers
Peter

Hi Peter. The new feather files arrived today. They are still lacking in performance when used on a wood surface. Another lot of wasted money.

regards Stewie;

Originally Posted by planemaker

Hi Peter. The new feather files arrived today. They are still lacking in performance when used on a wood surface. Another lot of wasted money.

regards Stewie;

That's a pain, perhaps a 0 (Bastard) knife file (you do not want a needle file)? Bahco do not carry them in Oz (surprise), nor do Blackwoods so far as I can tell. I have an old fine (can't see the number) Swiss one 6", it does work slowly on filing the nib. An American Pattern Bastard one I think will do what you need. AJS does not carry the Swiss ones from my search, they do have a cut 2 knife riffler file for $52! I do have a knife riffler rasp, but the edge is not sharp, quite rounded over.

Cheers
Peter

These are interesting: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hiroshima-Fi...item1c53706641

Anybody ever tried them?

Originally Posted by Heavansabove

That's a pain, perhaps a 0 (Bastard) knife file (you do not want a needle file)? Bahco do not carry them in Oz (surprise), nor do Blackwoods so far as I can tell. I have an old fine (can't see the number) Swiss one 6", it does work slowly on filing the nib. An American Pattern Bastard one I think will do what you need. AJS does not carry the Swiss ones from my search, they do have a cut 2 knife riffler file for $52! I do have a knife riffler rasp, but the edge is not sharp, quite rounded over.

Cheers
Peter

Hello Peter. That it is. I have a pair of Auriou Rifflers due to arrive soon. https://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/..._riffler_rasps

I will wait and see how these Rifflers perform on those intricate areas of a closed backsaw handle, such as the lambs tongue and hounds tooth (nib). Appreciate your feedback. I will let you know how I go with the Rifflers.

regards Stewie;

Originally Posted by rob streeper

These are interesting: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hiroshima-Fi...item1c53706641

Anybody ever tried them?

Hello Rob. No I haven't, but I did notice this within the same sellers listing. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ishikoma-NIT...item19fcf8515b

Stewie;