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Hi Guys....

Marv Werner here from one of the states... California

Here's a link to a forum I'm supposed to be in charge of at The Woodworker's Zone (WWZ)
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The etch looks like a guy stomping grapes in a wooden barrel. I've never seen an etch like that. The handle looks to be original because there is no outline in the rust that would indicate a...

He should title his saw filing video..... "How NOT to file a rip saw". I'll give him an "A" for effort, but an "F" for leading people astray.

When he did his second test cut, the number of...

I purposely didn't put an ogee on it. I was going for simple and smooth, uninterrupted lines.

Keep'n it simple. :D

Marv

Stewie,

I have such a design, a saw that I made using my bottom mortise feature, with the handle screwed only to the back. I used two screws, but it can be accomplished using only one screw.
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Hi Joel,

I think I see two numbers stamped just below the handle.... 12 & 10. You mentioned that the tooth count is 12tpi. What does the number 10 pertain to? I would normally expect a saw of...

Hey Stewie, good to see ya... :)

I like the fleam challenge. I will use it on a 14PPI, .025 plate without hesitation. It is such a joy to saw with a properly tuned crosscut tooth profile...

Hi Peter,

Nice job on your saw. I see you located the hang of the handle comparatively low. I have found that the location of the hand grip in relation to the tooth edge can vary quite a bit and...

Hi Rob,

10 degree rake on rip teeth has been about as relaxed as I have done. The chatter is annoying, even more than annoying. I've experienced it even on softer hardwoods. Depends on the...

Hi Ian,

A few thoughts on tooth count and crosscut teeth. I have joined with those who draw the line regarding how small to file new crosscut teeth. I limit the size at 15PPI and will avoid teeth...

Rob,

Using the Gents saw for comparison does a good job of putting it in perspective. Change the handle from a broom stick to a handle with a grip hole and you have something that closely...

Hi Ian,

The thickness versus the amount of blade below the back is always a serious consideration. The handle design and the method of attaching it to the blade is mainly what the experiment was...

Hi Rob,

In my hands, the saws function as well as any other well fitted handle to a back. However, I can clamp any backsaw with a top mortise in a vise by clamping only on the back and be able to...

The blade thickness is .025. What we think of as a "supported" blade is only supported at the heel end and usually not the full depth of the blade. The toe end is always unsupported in that sense. ...

Hi guys,

I have been repairing and refurbishing backsaws for a number of years. I've done a lot of them. I've come to the conclusion that the mortise part of the saw design is a flaw and a weak...

Hey Ron, good ta see ya!

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I'm very interested and will be checking those Youtube video,s out. I have seen your others and you do a respectable job. :)

Catchalater,
Marv

Hi fellow saw filers... :)

Andrew Lunn is a good friend of mine. We communicate from time to time on Facebook. It's good to see that his expertise regarding saw making is still being recognized...

Hi Pedder,

Is that a holding jig that you have clamped in the vise so as to not disturb the end of the back that fits into the mortise while you shape the sides of the back?

Have you tried...

Wow, now there's a saw with some innovation... :)

I like what you did with the back, with the infill. Nice touch. However, those horns are just a bit too far outside that proverbial box for me....

I feel the same way about the one side having a smooth and neat look about it while the other side doesn't. I've never been a fan of split nuts just for that reason. A screw driver slot is ok,...

Hello Paul...

Yes, I've been down in this rabbit hole for some time now..... it's an interesting place....always something new popping up... :robot:

The question you raise regarding the taper...

Hi guys...

MarvW here. I'm fairly new here in your forum, so please be patient with my not being up on the curve as far as what has already been posted regarding this particular thread. It's a...

Hey Derek....

I especially like all the great smiley faces here. :woot:

Marv

Thanks Stewie for the "welcome". I'm still trying to figure out what I'm doing and how this forum works. It's much easier to file a saw than learning how these forums work. :hmm:

Marv

Once again Isaac, another outstanding set of saws. Always good to see your new stuff. :)

Marv

New to the forum here, so please excuse my barging in.... :roll:

In my opinion, the best saw will be one with a handle that fits and feels right in your hand. The hang of the handle is important...

Hello to you all around the world.... :)

Looked around the site a bit, lots of good stuff here.

My primary interest pertains to handsaws in general, but more specifically, filing, restoring...