Another backsaw finsihed.

[planemaker]

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/rounded%20cheek%20backsaw/DSC_0032_zps56acf044.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/rounded%20cheek%20backsaw/DSC_0032_zps56acf044.jpg.html)

[DSEL74]

Very nice I like the extra detail on the bottom of the handle. The step in the horn??

[planemaker]

Very nice I like the extra detail on the bottom of the handle. The step in the horn?? The step was a bit of an experiment. Wasn't sure how it was going to turn out. Stewie.

[DSEL74]

The step was a bit of an experiment. Wasn't sure how it was going to turn out. Stewie.


I reakon that design is a keeper! Congrats

[planemaker]

Thanks DSEL74.

[Blue-deviled]

That's very nice. The handle and rear of the blade is neat and balanced - good work!

How does it cut?

Cheers,
B-D.

[Sawdust Maker]

Noice

and the wood is?

[planemaker]

That's very nice. The handle and rear of the blade is neat and balanced - good work!

How does it cut?

Cheers,
B-D. Very nice indeed. :2tsup:

[planemaker]

Noice

and the wood is? Hi Nick. The wood used is Makore.

[RayG]

Stunning work Stewie, just when I think you've hit the pinnacle, you come out and top it again.

Your saw handles are becoming works of art. :2tsup:

Regards
Ray

[Blue-deviled]

Very nice indeed. :2tsup:

Excellent! :2tsup:

[derekcohen]

Hi Stewie

I like this handle. The proportions are excellent, as usual. I was not mad about your previous design with the flaring horns, and mentioned that to you before. What you have done here with the steps in the horns is not something I have seen before, and it adds I interesting touch, one that does not impinge. I am undecided about the cutouts at rear of the cheek. They are also well done and attractive, but it may be a case of too many features and the design gets too busy. If it was to be one or the other, I'd keep the steps and drop the cutouts.

I am interested in how the Makore worked (I have a big pile ready for either a chair or a desk). I have heard that it is very abrasive - more so than Jarrah? And also the dust can create allergies - did you use any special protection?

Regards from Perth

Derek

[planemaker]

Stunning work Stewie, just when I think you've hit the pinnacle, you come out and top it again.

Your saw handles are becoming works of art. :2tsup:

Regards
Ray Thanks Ray. After giving the teeth a final sharpen I decided to reshape the heel of the blade slightly so it flows much more smoothly into the lambs tongue. It gives the saw a more professional finish. Stewie. http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/Double%20radial%20cheek%20backsaw/DSC_0036_zps3b209f5b.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/Double%20radial%20cheek%20backsaw/DSC_0036_zps3b209f5b.jpg.html)

[kamusur]

That looks bloody sensational, i'd sure like to cut some timber with it.:2tsup:

Steve

[planemaker]

Hi Stewie

I like this handle. The proportions are excellent, as usual. I was not mad about your previous design with the flaring horns, and mentioned that to you before. What you have done here with the steps in the horns is not something I have seen before, and it adds I interesting touch, one that does not impinge. I am undecided about the cutouts at rear of the cheek. They are also well done and attractive, but it may be a case of too many features and the design gets too busy. If it was to be one or the other, I'd keep the steps and drop the cutouts.

I am interested in how the Makore worked (I have a big pile ready for either a chair or a desk). I have heard that it is very abrasive - more so than Jarrah? And also the dust can create allergies - did you use any special protection?

Regards from Perth

Derek Thank you for your thoughts on this latest backsaw design. The impetus to go for a more traditional rounded edge to the cheek line was a direct result from the feedback that you and others suggested as part of the feedback from the previous handle design I posted. I think you may be right about the rear of the cheek. It looks slightly congested in detail and could be made less so to appease the eyes. I will have a look at that next time round. I found the Makore a nice wood to work with. It accepts a good finish, but the dust did leave a mild irritation to the throat afterwards. Regards, Stewie.

[planemaker]

That looks bloody sensational, i'd sure like to cut some timber with it.:2tsup:

Steve Thanks for the feedback Steve.

[pmcgee]

Thank you for your thoughts on this latest backsaw design.

Purely personally ... I like the rear of the cheek ... and the smoother heel action.

The whole handle looks excellently. :)

The only question mark that catches my eye is the step in the lower horn vs the smooth upper one.

But totally awesome!

Cheers,
Paul

[planemaker]

Thanks Paul .