Thread: Burdekin Plum - large tenon saw.

Originally Posted by planemaker

Work has begun on a new tenon saw. The handle wood this time is Burdekin Plum. The saw plate is 0.025 gauge; 18 inches L x 3.5 inches D below the brass back.

The basic shape of the handle, with the saw bolt assemblies installed.



Housing of the handle to the saw blade assembly has been completed.


Further shaping to the handle has also started.





Stewie;

Mate, that looks terrific. Everything is very precise. By the time you move onto your next project, you will be making the best looking saws around.
Cheers
Peter

Thanks Peter.

Full shaping of the handle is now completed. A quality amber shellac finish can now be applied.

Stewie;

Looking good

now for a question
I'm having trouble getting the crispness you've managed across the top of the handle

is there any secret?

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

Looking good

now for a question
I'm having trouble getting the crispness you've managed across the top of the handle

is there any secret?

Hi Nick. The secret it to take your time and develop a good technique.

regards Stewie;

Stewie

Will the configuration be crosscut or rip? Lovely job either way.

Regards
Paul

Hi Stewie
Looking good again .
The last pic .
Have you cut some grooves in to the bottom of the lambs tongue ?
Or is my over reactive imagination.

Originally Posted by Bushmiller

Stewie

Will the configuration be crosscut or rip? Lovely job either way.

Regards
Paul

Hi Paul. 10 tpi; 5* rake; rip tooth.

regards Stewie;

Originally Posted by Simplicity

Hi Stewie
Looking good again .
The last pic .
Have you cut some grooves in to the bottom of the lambs tongue ?
Or is my over reactive imagination.

Hi Matt. I have included a double step on the underside of the bottom rail.

Stewie;

I had a look the other day. I started making backsaws back in September 2012.

There is not much left to do on this backsaw before is fully complete.


The handle has received its final coat of amber shellac. I allow 5 - 7 days for the shellac to harden before buffing the surface to a shine.

The profiled edge on the brass back has been filed by hand, then hand sanded to a brush finish.





Shaping of the saw teeth has also commenced. 10 tpi; 10 degree rake; rip profile.



Stewie;

Stewie

What a beautiful saw. The handle design and timber is spectacular.

Regards
Paul

Thanks Paul.

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