Thread: Burdekin Plum - large tenon saw.

Nice work Stewie .
Just another great saw that I'm sure will fly out the door very soon(sale I mean) .

The saw teeth have been sharpened 10 tpi, at 10 degree rake angle, rip profile.

Being rip tooth, does that imply this backsaw wont work well on crosscut grain . You be the judge.





For those interested, the weight of this backsaw is 0.825kg or 1.8 ibs

Stewie;

For those that have read my thread on the use of a machine vise to fine tune the tooth set, 4 layers of masking tape on each jaw was used for this backsaw.

Stewie;

I should also mention that I am a strong proponent of adding the tooth set before final sharpening takes place.

Stewie;

As a general rule, where the saw plate exceeds 0.025 gauge, I do recommend the use of fleam on a backsaw that's dedicated for cross cut work.

Stewie;

Handle has been mechanically buffed to a lovely shine.

This backsaw build is now complete.

regards Stewie;

Changing the subject slightly. I purchased a very nice block of featured Australian Jarrah the other day. Measures 22" x 6 1/2" x 3 1/2". I am looking forward to using it on future traditional tool making projects.

Stewie;

Originally Posted by planemaker

Changing the subject slightly. I purchased a very nice block of featured Australian Jarrah the other day. Measures 22" x 6 1/2" x 3 1/2". I am looking forward to using it on future traditional tool making projects.
Stewie;

Saw handles perhaps? I don't recall seeing saw handles made from timber like this, or Tas Oak, or Spotted Gum, or Gidgee... has anone used such timber? I have some Mango I am thinking of using.
Cheers
Peter

Originally Posted by Heavansabove

Saw handles perhaps? I don't recall seeing saw handles made from timber like this, or Tas Oak, or Spotted Gum, or Gidgee... has anone used such timber? I have some Mango I am thinking of using.
Cheers
Peter

Spotted Gum? Spotted Gum? Who said Spotted Gum?

See post #22 below

https://www.woodworkforums.com/showth...=193527&page=2

Regards
Paul

Hi Peter. Jarrah is fine for backsaw handles.

Stewie;

Originally Posted by Bushmiller

Spotted Gum? Spotted Gum? Who said Spotted Gum? See post #22 below
https://www.woodworkforums.com/showth...=193527&page=2
Regards Paul

Paul, that is an impressive piece of work, now I wonder where I can get 1/4 sawn SG?

Originally Posted by planemaker

Hi Peter. Jarrah is fine for backsaw handles. Stewie;

Thanks Stewie, I was thinking it might be a bit heavy.

Originally Posted by Heavansabove

Paul, that is an impressive piece of work, now I wonder where I can get 1/4 sawn SG?


Thanks Stewie, I was thinking it might be a bit heavy.

Hi Peter. You need to be very selective when choosing suitable Jarrah for saw handles. Avoid any stock with deep gum veins through it. It can look a real eye saw in handle form, and a potential structural weakness.

Stewie;

Nice work Stewie, I got your PM, thanks. For some reason I have plenty of Jarrah, but as you say, you need to be a bit selective about getting a good bit. You got a real gem with that one.

I like to look of the saw, I bet it's a real delight to use.

Ray

Thanks Ray. Looking forward to your return to backsaw making.

Stewie;