Thread: Melbourne, Backsaw Making Workshop

Originally Posted by DSEL74

I'm hoping to get it to be around $100...We are doing it as a knowledge sharing exercise and not a money making venture for us.

That is something we definitely should be encouraging within the forum membership.

I will do what I can to ensure I can make it, if it is at all possible.

As for timber for the handle, I am split on this one, leaning towards supplying my own so that I can make other saws that look like "a set". If I do decide to go that way I would not mind having the block of standard timber as supplied included in the price, so that it is the same for everyone. I could just take it home to practice on, or make the practice one on the day and make another one from my chosen timber at a later time. Anyway that is a minor detail.

Cheers

Doug

I'm sort of in, depends upon the actual weekend chosen as one of them is busy for me, my problem if it's the wrong one.

Mick.

Originally Posted by Optimark

I'm sort of in, depends upon the actual weekend chosen as one of them is busy for me, my problem if it's the wrong one.

Mick.

Well I am hoping it is the weekend of 9-10 November, preferably 9th if its just one day. but whatever will be will be.

I wish I could attend!

Unfortunately I make Rudolf Hess look like a social butterfly.

Craig

I'll come. I reckon it'll be way beyond my skill level but it's worth a shot.

I won't be able to make the 16-17 Nov, but besides that I'm all clear.

I would like to attend. Such a great opportunity to acquire a new set of skills. Of course it would be dependant on cost and availability.

Cheers
Bevan

Materials are being ordered, Contact was made with the Tafe, and approved in principle but waiting confirmation, and price and the resolution of who is responsible for the insurance.

We are still looking for a supplier for the timber handle blanks, I have posted on the forum in the timber section to give the small mills an opportunity but have had no response so it may go to the bigger yards.

Things are progressing and I hope to be able to confirm dates and costs soon. Class size will be limited so once the details are announced it will be a first in best dressed scenario, it will be announced here first to give you guys the chance to get in.

I would certainly be interested, Ross

interested, add me to the list please
Peter

Yep, reckon I'm in.

Same opinion on the timber as Doug - happy to go either way. One can never have too much timber.

Pac Man and NCA - do youse snore in upper or lower case Zeds? (please don't say upper and bold). Should we share a car (might be a gentler introduction to the Zeds)?

Dale, I can bring a Handle maker's rasp and a couple of Riffler Rasps if it would help.

As for files....
I suppose the tooth pitch would be dependent upon the maker, but it would sound like they will be be fairly fine toothed, given that they are backsaws. I have some money with a guy in Switzerland at the moment (he owes for a plane from HNT). It's about €125 or something, so he could buy some Vallorbe Needles Cut 4 and post them out (assuming cost effectiveness at Euro prices, and as long as they can be posted as a letter the post shouldn't be too bad). They would be good for 15-20 ppi and possibly even a little coarser.

Cheers
Brett

Originally Posted by FenceFurniture

Dale, I can bring a Handle maker's rasp and a couple of Riffler Rasps if it would help.

As for files....
I suppose the tooth pitch would be dependent upon the maker, but it would sound like they will be be fairly fine toothed, given that they are backsaws. I have some money with a guy in Switzerland at the moment (he owes for a plane from HNT). It's about €125 or something, so he could buy some Vallorbe Needles Cut 4 and post them out (assuming cost effectiveness at Euro prices, and as long as they can be posted as a letter the post shouldn't be too bad). They would be good for 15-20 ppi and possibly even a little coarser.

Cheers
Brett

Definitely bring along any special rasps etc and saw vices for those who already have them. You will be able to use them and let other members see the difference and evaluate the need for them.


Check into the files…They must meet your forum test group standards though
PM with the cost and qty.

Rightio, I've sent an email to the Swiss guy to find out what price he can get the Vallorbe needles for.

Well I have some great news.

Its my birthday tomorrow and various family members have pooled in to pay for the workshop and some spending money, possibly for parts to make another saw once I have learned the skills, so barring another family catastrophy on the weekend that is chosen, I am a definite starter.

Paying for the course was not really the problem, but now I have a commitment from those who have chosen to pay for it for me (Apparently I am hard to buy for) that they will not be needing my attention on the chosen weekend.

I even have a "green light" to go if its the weekend of the girlfriend's birthday.

Life is GOOOOOOOOOD

Cheers

Doug

Originally Posted by doug3030

Well I have some great news.

Its my birthday tomorrow and various family members have pooled in to pay for the workshop and some spending money, possibly for parts to make another saw once I have learned the skills, so barring another family catastrophy on the weekend that is chosen, I am a definite starter.

Paying for the course was not really the problem, but now I have a commitment from those who have chosen to pay for it for me (Apparently I am hard to buy for) that they will not be needing my attention on the chosen weekend.

I even have a "green light" to go if its the weekend of the girlfriend's birthday.

Life is GOOOOOOOOOD

Cheers

Doug

Sounds like you have a great family!!