Thread: Tiger Myrtle. (small hand size)

Great to see you back in the saddle so to speak Stewie

Hi Stewie,
That handle will look amazing once you have finished with it,
Is the handle template from your pdf program that you use???
Cheers, Richie

Hi Richie. At this stage I am only using the pdf program to resize handle templates.

Look forward to receiving some feedback when you get the chance to test out that backsaw I sent you.

regards Stewie;

That Myrtle looks choice Stewie, can't wait to see what's under the paper.

Cheers, Ian

The handle shape has been rasped to the line; the edge grain then squared 90* to the primary face; the saw bolt assemblies installed slightly proud, then flat sanded flush to the handle faces. My preference at this stage is to place a numeric mark on each of the saw bolts assemblies so I can repeatedly refit them in their same location.

The next stage will be to complete the saw plate slot, cut out the spine mortise, and then install the saw plate assembly.

Stewie;

Note: The camera angle is giving a false impression the inside of the cheek is not perfectly rounded.

Stewie;

Prep work completed on the saw plate assembly. Final dimensions will be 14 inch x 3 5/8 inch below the spine. (0.025 gauge).

Stewie;

The saw plate slot; and spine mortise are now done.

Stewie;

Backsaw handle fitted to the saw plate assembly. The excess length on the brass hardback can now be removed.




Similar method used to align the saw plate holes to those pre drilled within the saw handle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAwAUWomd0I#t=11

Stewie;

If you have to rely on tightened saw bolts to prevent handle movement, its not a good sign.

Originally Posted by planemaker

If you have to rely on tightened saw bolts to prevent handle movement, its not a good sign.

The majority of the Western type saws I have in my collection, old and 'new era' production, must have the saw screws tightened on a regular basis. The only exceptions are some of the LN's and the saws I've made and modified to incorporate bushings.

This is where the magic starts within hand shaping.

Stewie;

Totally agree there Stewie it's the fun part

Originally Posted by rob streeper

The majority of the Western type saws I have in my collection, old and 'new era' production, must have the saw screws tightened on a regular basis. The only exceptions are some of the LN's and the saws I've made and modified to incorporate bushings.

Hi Rob. The point I was trying to emphasize; if you want to avoid sloppy tolerance within the handle fit, its preferable to follow the practice as outlined by Isaac Smith.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAwAUWomd0I#t=11

Stewie;