Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
Slot depth . . .
Steve Mackay
>Again, I've read a lot of articals with no real "final word". Is there a general rule for the depth of the slot to hold saw blades in the handle. I'm about to cut the slot into a stair saw but am going to wait for opinionsbefore I trash the effort so far.
But, while we're at it . . . what 'druthers would apply to ALL hand saw handles ?
Re: Slot depth . . .
mikew
>Hi Steve,
No, no standard hence no final word...
I always go by the saw's usage, which determines the height of the blade needed which in turn determines the height of the body part of the stairsaw.
I always leave at least 1/4" of solid wood between the bottom of the blade's kerf to the lowest point of the "saddle" of the stairsaw.
Take care, Mike