Mallee Red Backsaw.

**planemaker** · 11th July 2011, 12:43 PM

Hi. Attached are photo's of a new Carcass Backsaw I recently just finished work on. The handle is made of Mallee Red Burl timber. The saw blade size is 14" x 3" depth. Its been sharpened 14 tpi to a traditional 15/45 cross cut tooth pattern with a 20 degree fleam. A quite pleasing result after many hours of work.

Stewie.

**Polie** · 11th July 2011, 02:07 PM

Hi Stewie,

Really nice work but it is hard to tell from the pictures how well it cuts, any chance you could send it over for me to try?

On a more serious note... what is the 'crimp' in the brass near the handle for?

Regards,
Chris

**planemaker** · 11th July 2011, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by Polie

Hi Stewie,

Really nice work but it is hard to tell from the pictures how well it cuts, any chance you could send it over for me to try?

On a more serious note... what is the 'crimp' in the brass near the handle for?

Regards,
Chris

Hi Chris. Thanks for the feedback. The crimp was put there as a visual break within the spine before it enters the saw handle. I am totally happy with the way it turned out so stay tuned as I will either replace the brass spine with a new one or see if I can reshape the crimp to something more easy on the eyes. I will forward new photo's when I work this out.

Stewie.

**Richie Rich** · 11th July 2011, 07:53 PM

Beautiful work

Cheers Richie, one day I'll get there once the renos are finished

**artme** · 11th July 2011, 08:49 PM

More pen blanks!!!

A seriously beautiful piece of work there!!

**RayG** · 11th July 2011, 11:10 PM

Hi Stewie,

As I've already commented elsewhere, that is, I think your best so far. The filing looks good too.. At 14" that would be a very sweet saw to use. Fast and clean.

Regards
Ray

**pjr** · 11th July 2011, 11:18 PM

Hi Stewie that handle looks really nice. How does it feel in the hand?

Regards, Peter

**planemaker** · 12th July 2011, 02:24 AM

Originally Posted by artme

More pen blanks!!!

A seriously beautiful piece of work there!!

Thanks artme.

Stewie.

**planemaker** · 12th July 2011, 02:27 AM

Originally Posted by Richie Rich

Beautiful work

Cheers Richie, one day I'll get there once the renos are finished

Hi Rich. When you make the start, send me a pm. if you need any help.

Stewie.

**planemaker** · 12th July 2011, 02:43 AM

Originally Posted by RayG

Hi Stewie,

As I've already commented elsewhere, that is, I think your best so far. The filing looks good too.. At 14" that would be a very sweet saw to use. Fast and clean.

Regards
Ray

Thanks Ray. Its nice to hear my backsaw work is improving. Being a lefty I find it much easier filing left to right as I have a clearer view of the forwarding teeth. You deserve a great deal of the kudos for getting me to this level of backsaw making.

Stewie.

**planemaker** · 12th July 2011, 02:49 AM

Originally Posted by pjr

Hi Stewie that handle looks really nice. How does it feel in the hand?

Regards, Peter

Thanks Peter. The saw feels good in the hand. The handle fits like a glove and with the nice length of forward saw plate you can gain a nice smooth stroke when sawing.

Stewie.

**Whit68** · 12th July 2011, 10:18 AM

Beautiful piece of work there Stewie.

Regards
Anthony

**TruckieMuzz** · 12th July 2011, 09:35 PM

Stewie,

WOW, That is BEAUTIFUL!!!

Cheers and beers,

Muzz

**planemaker** · 12th July 2011, 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by TruckieMuzz

Stewie,

WOW, That is BEAUTIFUL!!!

Cheers and beers,

Muzz

Thanks Muzz. I made a bit of a change with the brass spine. You can view the photo's on my new posting.

Stewie.

**planemaker** · 12th July 2011, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by Whit68

Beautiful piece of work there Stewie.

Regards
Anthony

Thanks Anthony. Have a look at my new posting.

Stewie.

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