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5th March 2016, 06:48 PM #1Member
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My take on "modern" saw handle
Hi sawmaker,
A bit late, but I thought this would be a good place to share it.
On the german forum we've talked about making a new design for saw handle.
Modern without all these little curves an hooks and pins.
This is my last try and I am so happy with it, I have to share it with you.
This design is inspirated by a lot of saw handles, I've seen in my live, but the one from Pekka and one of Stewie's designs (can't find it at the moment.) are heavily viewable.
More pictures on the blog Two Lawyers Toolworks: modern mk. II
Cheers
Pedder
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6th March 2016, 10:41 AM #2GOLD MEMBER
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Very nice and innovative. But I really like the spalted handled dovetail saw.
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25th April 2016, 01:58 AM #3
Pedder
I was going to ask what timber you used, but on visiting your website, I see it is pear. Very nice indeed: Understated elegance.
Regards
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27th April 2016, 09:00 AM #4
Hi Pedder, I'm a bit late on his thread, but will throw in my 2c anyway.
I really like the top half of the handle, however, the bottom of the grip just doesn't work for my eyes. The front horn looks like it's been amputated, & the back horn is far too anorexic for me. However, I'm very conservative when it comes to saw handles, so take those comments as being from an old reactionary
It's a pity we are all scattered around the world, I would like to be able to spend a day discussing the aesthetics and function of handle design with a bunch of saw makers & a good sample of saws. It's much easier to demonstrate concepts when you can hold the object in your own hands (& use it). I think I have established a few basic principles when it comes to function, based on the shape of hands and wrist/arm anatomy. I'm sure we'd all still go away with our own ideas, but that's as it should be....
Cheers,IW
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27th April 2016, 09:39 AM #5
Hi Pedder
That's a really nice handle....the timber looks so good with your design, the chamfer that starts at the top of the handle and splays out as it comes to the top of the saw, very elegant. I would like to hear how the saw/handle performs doing what it is made for. Those long "lips" either side of your hand concern me a bit. I would reckon they could snap off.
All in all, its a pleasing shape visually and it makes you want to put your own hand in there and "feel" for my selfJust do it!
Kind regards Rod
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5th May 2016, 10:26 PM #6Deceased
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one of Stewie's designs (can't find it at the moment.)
Hi Pedder. The photo's that were posted online were deleted, so its unlikely you will find them again on the internet. I have 2 backsaw's with that handle design your referring to, in my workshop.
Stewie;
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