Thread: Disston D-8 replica

Originally Posted by planemaker

Hi Rob. Gum Turpentine is recommended for use when making your own paste wax mix. Read the safety instructions if using GT.

Stewie;

Hi Stewie,

When my mix cools to room temperature it looks and behaves much like the uBeaut Shellawax I have. Heating it appears to increase the penetration into the surface and over time I think that some polymerization occurs because the color gradually darkens. Great for darker woods.

Cheers,
Rob

Thanks Rob
Will have to give it a go one day soon

Originally Posted by Simplicity

Thanks Rob
Will have to give it a go one day soon

If somebody get's they're eye put out (or house burnt down) I don't know nuthin.

Fair call then (don't panic the creative zone is all steel its a shipping container) [emoji1]

Rob

An excellent and very ambitious project. watching now with interest.

Regards
Paul

Hi Rob. Not sure why. Possibly the personal challenge of doing so. But on my next backsaw I am going to extend the heel of the saw plate half way down the bottom rail of the handle, very much like the D8 handsaw; A traditional lambs tongue will also be included on the jarrah handle . The template for the heel wrap has already been cut out ready to scribe onto the saw plate. The handle is still in its early stages of shaping. The 0.020 saw plate will be 20" x 3" below the spine. 11 tpi sounds about right. No early photo's planned for this backsaw build.

regards Stewie;

Originally Posted by planemaker

Hi Rob. Not yet. I delayed the order with the stamp until I got around to purchasing a 10 tonne hydraulic press. The press arrived yesterday, so I have set it ready for use when I get the time.

Stewie;

Hi Rob. The 10 tone press is assembled ready for use. CHALCO have also commenced work on the makers stamp.

19mm (3/4") brass back;

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Stewie;

Originally Posted by planemaker

Hi Rob. The 10 tone press is assembled ready for use. CHALCO have also commenced work on the makers stamp.

19mm (3/4") brass back;

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text (larger Arial font size) TOTE TOOL CO
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Stewie;

Hi Stewie,

I just spoke with my jewelry designer contact. He is still pushing on getting me a quote. Mine is to be used for marking the medallions.

Cheers,
Rob

Unfortunately I can't upload any pictures of the finished product. Perhaps when the server issue gets worked out and I no longer have to log on using/through TOR.

Hi Rob. Be nice to see some Texas Longhorns on your medallion.

Stewie;

Regular access is now working for me. Here's some pictures.D8 RHS handle 3.jpgD8 RHS 1.jpg

Very nice work Rob. Question for you. The rows of spot marks on the saw plate. Did you do some hardness testing on that saw plate.

Stewie;

Originally Posted by planemaker

Very nice work Rob. Question for you. The rows of spot marks on the saw plate. Did you do some hardness testing on that saw plate.

Stewie;

Thanks Stewie. Yes this is the D-8 plate that I did all of the hardness testing and thickness measurements on. I plan on engraving it and assigning it a serial number but it will stay with me as my first-of-type.

I have pictures of the two completed gentleman's No. 8 saws too but because of Internet connectivity issues I can't post them yet.

Cheers,
Rob

Got another one of these 90% done today but as my Internet connection is still conspipated I can't put any pictures.