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Post by modernist on Mar 19, 2008 21:56:21 GMT
Seeing the interesting handle on the Gramercy reminded me that I want to replace the handles on my saws , cross cut, panel, tenon and dovetail, for something that will fit my mitts (large) and be more interesting than the standard fare of my Spear and Jackson saws which have good blades but poor handles. Any nice patterns out there you are willing to share? Brian A nice board of Bubinga awaits your generosity  |
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Post by Scrit on Mar 19, 2008 22:10:16 GMT
Brian Before the "designers" wrecked Spear & Jackson handles in the 1970s they were much larger and far better shaped. Their rip saws were reminiscent of the pre-WWII Disstons with an extra thumb hole, thus:  Above: Disston D8 rip saw, circa 1920 (from Pete Taran's Vintage Saws site) They did retain the thumb hole in later saws, like this 1942 example (also from Pete Taran's site):  but the pre-1930s saw handles are much more comfortable IMHO. As for back saws I've yet to find an open handle which works for me. They all seem too small Before anyone jumps on me the "finger hole" handle is not for the forefinger of the hand controlling the saw it is there to place the thumb of the hand not holding the saw to gain extra force when doing long rips and was usually only offered on rip saws (true of both S&J and Disston) Scrit |
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Post by colincott on Mar 19, 2008 22:11:38 GMT
Hi Brian Try hereyou can also look through the tread to see some very nice ones from MikeW ( the saw maker ) and others  |
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Post by modernist on Mar 26, 2008 19:57:35 GMT
Thanks for that, I think I'll have a go as the standard fare is too small for my hands.
Brian
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Post by paulchapman on Mar 26, 2008 20:30:08 GMT
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Post by paulm on Mar 26, 2008 21:27:48 GMT
Interesting Paul, was looking for that guide over the weekend but couldn't remember where I had seen it !
Decided to refurb a couple of old saws and made a new handle for one and tarted up another, cleaned up the blades and did my first resharpenings too, well chuffed with the finished results and cut really nicely too.
Will post some pics if I can get out to to the shop again sometime soon.
Suprisingly satisfying to do the refurbs though I don't know what I'll do with them now as I never really use hand saws, usually straight for the bandsaw or scms or whatever !!!
Cheers, Paul ;D
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Post by paulchapman on Mar 26, 2008 22:17:33 GMT
Will post some pics if I can get out to to the shop again sometime soon. Hi Paul, Be nice to see the pics  Cheers Paul |
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Post by mrspanton on Mar 27, 2008 11:30:13 GMT
In ye days of yore when I was still allowed to post on UKW I postd about a half a dozen scan's of old saw handles, some were really old (160-180 years) that had the old split nut's. Thats about all I kinow cant remember what thread or when it was posted??
(mr Spanton ;D)
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Post by pedder on Mar 28, 2008 8:00:37 GMT
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Post by mrgrimsdale on Mar 28, 2008 8:01:44 GMT
some saw pics here www.woodworking-magazine.com/blog/ and a downloadable article. In a moment of madness I broke the habit of a lifetime and took out a sub to Woodworking Mag. Looking forwards to seeing the spring issue, which seems to be delayed. cheers Jacob |
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Post by modernist on Mar 28, 2008 22:11:46 GMT
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Post by modernist on Mar 28, 2008 22:12:26 GMT
some saw pics here www.woodworking-magazine.com/blog/ and a downloadable article. In a moment of madness I broke the habit of a lifetime and took out a sub to Woodworking Mag. Looking forwards to seeing the spring issue, which seems to be delayed. cheers Jacob I've just poured myself a Scotch and am abvout to sit down and read it after a hard week. Many thanks Brian |
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Post by paulm on Apr 6, 2008 14:08:41 GMT
Will post some pics if I can get out to to the shop again sometime soon. Hi Paul, Be nice to see the pics Cheers Paul Better late than never Paul, some belated pics of the new saw handle as part of a refurb of my old man's 1940's much abused tenon saw  Made the handle from a spare piece of Iroko and was quite pleased with the result although now wish I had curved the hand piece more for aesthestics though it's fine to hold. Will see if I can find some more interesting timber at Yandles next week and might make a Mark II. Also cleaned up the blade, refiled in the teeth which were almost non-existant in places and sharpened as rip and added a smidgen of set. Cuts really nicely, dead chuffed as first time I've done anything like that, just the job for tenon cheeks although I usually use the bandsaw   Got carried away and decided to tidy up my old S&J while I was at it, so cleaned up the metalwork, sharpened it, and sanded off the awful thick brown lacquer off the handle and contoured it a bit more.   Couple of wipes of BLO on both examples and a bit of wax rubbed in for good measure. Here's my dad's one as it originally was  A pleasant and satisfying way to pass some time (note to self, must get out more !!!) Cheers, Paul. ;D |
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Post by paulchapman on Apr 6, 2008 16:22:32 GMT
Will see if I can find some more interesting timber at Yandles next week Yes, I'm sure you need a bit more wood ;D Nice job on the saws Cheers Paul |
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