New saw style--for me that is

[MikeW]

Hey Everyone,

Seeing how it seems I don't do real woodworking much anymore, I'll keep boring y'all with these things...

Here's a panel saw, 22" length, 9 ppi. The design is taken from a Harvey Peace panel saw. Handle is Cocobolo.

Take care, Mike


http://wenzloffandsons.com/saws/pe/pe_0006a.jpg

http://wenzloffandsons.com/saws/pe/pe_0007a.jpg

[Groggy]

Mike, how about you move down south here and make some of these for us guys!

Great work (and photography) as per usual.

[MikeW]

Ah, Groggy. How I wish I could!

Nearly 32 years ago when my wife and I were married, we fantasized about moving to Australia. Out in the middle of nowhere. Even got as far as checking immigration requirements.

Instead, we moved up into the mountains--in the middle of nowhere and built a log cabin, had a couple children and, well, the rest is history.

Maybe one day we can visit and bring some presents...That would be fun!

Take care, Mike

[DanP]

Maybe one day we can visit and bring some presents...That would be fun!

You could put me on your christmas list.:cool: :D

Dan

PS. Next one you make, can you do a tutorial with blow by blow pics. I am very interested in the process.

[derekcohen]

Mike

Those are simply Stunning!

However I don't really believe that they cut worth a damn. All show and no go. I suggest that you send a few my way for testing and review on our Aussie timber (ya' know, Real Man's Stuff - none of that woosie USA fluff that you have on the other side of the Pond). :D :D :D

Damn nice!

Regards from Perth

Derek

[Groggy]

Mike

Those are simply Stunning!

However I don't really believe that they cut worth a damn. All show and no go. I suggest that you send a few my way for testing and review on our Aussie timber (ya' know, Real Man's Stuff - none of that woosie USA fluff that you have on the other side of the Pond). :D :D :D

Damn nice!

Regards from Perth

DerekTell you what, send it to me, the postage is cheaper! I'll then forward it to Derek to test, eventually, no really, I will...;)

[MikeW]

You're correct, they don't cut worth a dang. So I might as well not even bother sending any down under <g>...

Thanks for the compliments! Truly appreciated.

Dan,

I will hopefully have the instructions for the kits illustrated soon. Other than the metal work, it will show all the woodwork portion. We shear out the steel, something which may put it out of range for a non-saw maker.

However, Leif Hanson has on his site a great tutorial on making saws, from cutting out the steel to shaping the handle. He has also added a section on making split nuts and bolts. Very good site.

http://www.norsewoodsmith.com/index.html

Take care, Mike

[MikeW]

Tell you what, send it to me, the postage is cheaper! I'll then forward it to Derek to test, eventually, no really, I will...;)
Ah, ya never know!

Actually, Chris Schwarz, the editor for Popular Woodworking magazine had a customer's 4 saws so long the customer wrote me and told me that 1] he was worried he may never see 'em again, and 2] he had never paid so much or waited so long for new used saws...I thought that was pretty funny.

Take care, Mike

[Groggy]

Out of interest Mike, how deep will one of these cut into the wallet?

[Auld Bassoon]

Hi Mike!

Boring? not a bit, just ruddy beautiful!

[Driver]

Awesome work, Mike!

I'm about to start to renovate a couple of old panel saws so now I know what they should look like! (yeah, right! :o ).

I'll be happy if I can sharpen them so they cut straight.

Col

[scooter]

...I'm about to start to renovate a couple of old panel saws
...I'll be happy if I can sharpen them so they cut straight.

Col

You and me both, Col :o

Terriffic work, Mike, that cocobolo looks incredible.

Thanks for the link also.


Cheers............Sean

[JDarvall]

Lovely work as usual, Mike. Mesmerising colours.

Up in the mountains. Sounds like where I'd prefer to be.

One day be great to see you over here. Just go to the East coast ok. Nice blokes out on the west coast. But there better over this side ;) :p

Stupid question: whats that single tooth, jagged part up on the nose of the saw all about ?

[MikeW]

Hi Jake--no problem! If we can make it there at all, we can afford the time to be there a bit to soak it in, top to bottom, right to left.

The thing on top is called a nib. It's actually rounded but the pic makes it look sharp. Straight-back saws often have this missing, but one an otherwise straight saw, if there is that drop at the toe for a couple inches, it had a nib. They often break off. Henry Disston wrote they serve no purpose but to break the sight line of an otherwise straight line.

Take care--and thanks for the kind words!

Mike

[Wood Borer]

Great work Mike.

You are welcome over here any time you like.