Made some backsaws... *PICS*

Made some backsaws... PICS

5/9/05, 2:27 AM #1

L. Hanson
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>Just thought I'd show some of what I've been working on for the last while. I've been busy making back saws for some friends, in both 6" and 8" varieties. The 8" saws have a .020" thick blade and are filed at 15 PPI rip, and the 6" saws have a .015" thick blade and are filed at 17 PPI rip. I made them using several types of wood, including:

Bubinga:

Pao Ferro:

and Goncalo Alves:

I also made some from cherry, walnut, and lyptus, which can be seen here if anyone is interested. What a lot of fun!

Thanks for looking!

Leif

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5/9/05, 3:28 AM #2

John Meikrantz
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>Leif,

How was the Lyptus to work with?

John

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5/9/05, 4:00 AM #3

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>I thought the lyptus was quite easy to work... quite similar to mahogany, in that respect. It sands easy, shapes easily, and finishes well... I was quite impressed by it. I'll be using it again, for sure... though I would say that the Pao Ferro, IMO, was the best wood choice for handles from what I used for these - of course, it was also the most expensive!

Leif

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5/9/05, 4:29 AM #4

Skip in Falls Church
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Skip in Falls Church

>Hi Leif,

Now those are some beautiful saw handles - not to mention beautiful saws.

Skip

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5/9/05, 10:51 AM #5

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Lucky friends

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>Leif,

Those are some nice handles.If you ever need another source of income I have no doubt you could sell saws.---Jack

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I am a carpenter by trade.Also a handyman/Jack -of-all-trades.I work around my neighborhood mostly helping people keep up their old houses.I have a fairly large woodworking shop in my house where I work with both hand and power tools. At the moment I'm focusing on Windsor chairs building.I will build most anything if needed. I'm always learning,adapting,changing trying to broaden my woodworking skills.I work mostly with hand tools in my shop but will use power if it is a better way to get the desired result. My wife,Donna,and I live in the woods of Maine with our dogs,cats,and birds. We have 5 grown kids and six grandchildren. Woodcentral has been central to my growth as a woodworker. I pass through this place every day.

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5/9/05, 11:31 AM #6

Richard A. Gillespie, Jr.
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Richard A. Gillespie, Jr.

>Beautiful work, looking good, lucky friends.

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5/9/05, 2:06 PM #7

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Andy Lincoln,In Dearborn MI

>Leif,

Those saws look absolutely wonderful.Can I be your friend?

Andy

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5/9/05, 2:16 PM #8

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>I was going to ask if he wanted to adopt me ;-)

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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5/10/05, 8:58 PM #9

Todd O. Cronkhite Maine Native in FL. Exile :~(
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Hey, Leif Ol' buddy Ol' Pal

Todd O. Cronkhite Maine Native in FL. Exile :~(

>When can I expect to recieve my saw? ;~)

Man, those are simplly stunning saws and handles. I trust the blades are scrapers blades no?

Todd O.

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5/10/05, 9:39 PM #10

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L. Hanson

>Thanks Todd!

The steel is blue-tempered and polished 1095 spring steel in either .015" thick (for the 6" saw) or .020" thick (for the 8" saw), hardened to Rc-48-52. The brass is .093" thick cartridge brass on the 8" saw and .080" thick brass on the 6" saw.

Here's a shot of the raw materials:

Leif

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