Thread: Burl Backsaw build.

Originally Posted by RayG

Nice work Stewie, it looks like all the things you were trying out, worked out just perfectly.. the burl, the patina, the longer spine.. all adds up to another success.

Ray

Thanks Ray.

That is beautiful Stewie, You must have quite a collection of awesome saws now,, Cheers, Richie

Nice job on the saw Stewie. The patina goes well with the burl. A different look indeed.

Stewy your expertise with a saw file is very evident. Its not easy to sharpen a saw and have the teeth as even as yours. Very, very good. I don't know whether I will be game enough to put up photos of my efforts with a few back saws that I want to do. Your saw needs to have its own little screed telling how and when it was made for your grand kids muse over. I think its got "Heirloom Status"

Originally Posted by chambezio

I don't know whether I will be game enough to put up photos of my efforts with a few back saws that I want to do.

Well, the pressure is going to be on soon - Ken just picked up your kit......

Oh....I can feel the strain. I hope you gave him a guided tour of your heated shed,Brett,

Originally Posted by chambezio

Stewy your expertise with a saw file is very evident. Its not easy to sharpen a saw and have the teeth as even as yours. Very, very good. I don't know whether I will be game enough to put up photos of my efforts with a few back saws that I want to do. Your saw needs to have its own little screed telling how and when it was made for your grand kids muse over. I think its got "Heirloom Status"

Thanks for the comments Rod. No plans to keep hold of this backsaw. It will be offered for sale.

Stewie;

Stewie

That saw is just superb!

Regards
Paul

The Burl Handled Backsaw has been sold to a N.S.W. member of this forum.

Thank you for all your kind feedback.

regards, Stewie.

Hey

Just saw this thread - not sure how I missed it before

But that is one exceptionally well crafted saw - well done





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I had the pleasure of seeing this saw in my flesh today. It looks fabulous, and the finish on the handle feels superb. As was the original intention, it looks like a really old saw kept in superb condition.

It would be interesting to put it in front of an expert in 5-10 years time (when it has a bit of "real" patina) and see what analysis they came up with as to it's age.....

Originally Posted by FenceFurniture

I had the pleasure of seeing this saw in my flesh today. It looks fabulous, and the finish on the handle feels superb. As was the original intention, it looks like a really old saw kept in superb condition.

It would be interesting to put it in front of an expert in 5-10 years time (when it has a bit of "real" patina) and see what analysis they came up with as to it's age.....

Thanks for the feedback Brett. Good to hear the patina achieved its objective. I would be interested in also hearing some feedback on how the saw performed when put to work.

regards; Stewie.

I'm the fortunate recipient of this saw.

I haven't had a chance to use it in battle yet, but I've been making some test cuts today and it saws a lot better than I can.

It feels good in the hand and balances nicely. The finish is exceptional. The ageing processes used work very well. It looks a lot older than it is.

It'll probably get a good solid run when I start my bench, but for now the test cuts leave this mug very happy.

Originally Posted by ozhunter

I'm the fortunate recipient of this saw.

I haven't had a chance to use it in battle yet, but I've been making some test cuts today and it saws a lot better than I can.

It feels good in the hand and balances nicely. The finish is exceptional. The ageing processes used work very well. It looks a lot older than it is.

It'll probably get a good solid run when I start my bench, but for now the test cuts leave this mug very happy.

OzH

Half your luck. You've scored a beauty there. Glad to hear it won't just be hung up on the wall with all the others, but used. If I make it to the next GTG I'll remind you to bring it along so I can have a look in the flesh (at the saw..at the saw!)

Regards
Paul