12 inch Tenon Saw.

[swagman]

Nearly complete. Will have to wait another 5 days for the shellac to harden before I can buff the handle to a nice shine.

I have commissioned Chalco Stamp & Die Co.in the U.K to make me a couple of makers hand stamps; 1 for brass backs on backsaws, and the other for doing wooden hand planes. Both will read TOTE TOOL CO.

Some details on this Tenon Saw. 0.025 gauge saw plate; 12 inch length; 3 5/8 inch below the spine; filed and sharpened 12 tpi; rip tooth; 10 degrees negative rake.

The handle wood is Tasmanian Blackwood.

regards; Stewie.

 

[Kalimna]

Stunning piece of craftsmanship. That handle complements very well indeed. When do you go into production????

Cheers,
Adam

 

[swagman]

Thanks Adam. I appreciate the feedback.

regards Stewie;

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Much nicer without the shaped back. (Imo)

 

[swagman]

Thanks Philip. What's your thoughts on the handle shape.

regards Stewie;

 

[L2wis]

That saw looks a beauty!!!

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Nice. Ornate enough to be classy, but not OTT.

 

[Trafalgar]

Beautiful. Leaves nothing to be desired.

The self-discipline to show some restraint was certainly rewarded.

 

[Sheffield Tony]

That I like very much. The handle looks very nice, both in its shaping and the choice of wood which looks great alongside the brass.

Very nice

Can you get a hand stamp that will work well for the brass, or will it require a small press ?

 

[swagman]

Thanks Tony. Brass should be okay. If it were being used on a steel back that would have required a small press. I asked Chalco the very same question before committing.

Appreciate your thoughts.

regards Stewie;

 

[swagman]

Thanks for your feedback on the handle shape Philip.

Appreciate your appraisal CStanford.

Thanks Lewis.

regards Stewie;

 

[matthewwh]

Cracking job Stewie,

I love the upright hang of the handle. I'll bet it goes like a train once you get a rhythm going!

 

[swagman]

Thanks Matthew. The backsaw performed exceptionally well during testing.

regards Stewie;

 

[G S Haydon]

I'm pleased I read the responses as Charles has it in a nutshell!

It's just perfect.

 

[n0legs]

My word that's a pretty saw.
Cracking job, well done.

 

[mouppe]

Terrific-looking saw.

I was wondering why you wrote that you had to wait five days for the shellac to harden before you buff it?

 

[Self Taught]

Now that is a proper saw, classic look front to back. Jamey

 

[swagman]

Hi mouppe. The shellac finish is still too soft to withstand a machine buffing.

regards Stewie;

 

[Tony Zaffuto]

One of your nicest yet! The handle is superb and as far as I'm concerned the back (spine) is perfect. Can't beat the "classic" style!

 

[swagman]

Thanks Tony. Its all good news.

regards Stewie;