Burl Backsaw build.

[swagman]

Thank you very much, you are being most helpful
My apologies, just one more question. Would you suggest a saw with the same nominal kerf, or a tad smaller? I never used a slitting saw before and have no idea if the slit might be somewhat enlarged in the end.

At the slower speeds offered by a pedestal drill it should cut the kerf to the gauge identified on the slitting blade.

Stewie;

 

[GLFaria]

Thank you very much

GL

 

[swagman]

Thank you very much

GL

The outside dia. of the tool holder is close to 30mm, so that will give you an indication to what dia. slitting saw blade to purchase. Hate to tell you but you are still going to need a backsaw to complete the slot to full depth on the handle. The benefit of the slitting saw is that it cuts a groove for the backsaw blade to follow. The kerf of the backsaw blade should be the same or slightly under the width of the slot size. If you were to hammer out the set on the saw blade that needs a new handle it might be okay to use it, to deepen the slot. You got a few decisions to make GL.

Stewie;

 

[GLFaria]

Thank you.

I see this will require a bit of planning and preparation, which is as well, as I have other projects under way (projects always seem to appear faster than the available time allows...) and I am not in a hurry. I do these things for the fun of it.
In the meantime, rummaging through my odds and bits, I found the plate of an old, low quality backsaw which I intended to turn into scrapers and which will probably do - 10" x 2" x .5mm, 13TPI. It no longer has a back, but that may be an advantage.The kerf is presently 1mm, but I think that will be easy to change.

I have also been searching the net for articles on other people's experiences (including yours, of course) to try and understand what I may expect. Also, to see if I find substancial differences between the requirements of a panel saw, which is I want to make the handle for, and a back saw, which seems to be what most people are making handles for. On the subject of understanding saws, I have found Brent Beach's and Blackburn Tool's pages most interesting.

GL

 

[swagman]

Thank you.

I see this will require a bit of planning and preparation, which is as well, as I have other projects under way (projects always seem to appear faster than the available time allows...) and I am not in a hurry. I do these things for the fun of it.
In the meantime, rummaging through my odds and bits, I found the plate of an old, low quality backsaw which I intended to turn into scrapers and which will probably do - 10" x 2" x .5mm, 13TPI. It no longer has a back, but that may be an advantage.The kerf is presently 1mm, but I think that will be easy to change.

I have also been searching the net for articles on other people's experiences (including yours, of course) to try and understand what I may expect. Also, to see if I find substancial differences between the requirements of a panel saw, which is I want to make the handle for, and a back saw, which seems to be what most people are making handles for. On the subject of understanding saws, I have found Brent Beach's and Blackburn Tool's pages most interesting.

GL

Both those web sites contain very good knowledge on the subject. There is one additional thing you need to be aware of if your going to use the slitting in blade in a pedestal drill. It would pay you to check for chuck run-out and spindle play. Both these issues will have a direct impact on the accuracy of the slitting blade.

Stewie;

Attached is worth reading.

http://in-lineindustries.1hwy.com/alineit/test8.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yWdZAC1w2I

 

[GLFaria]

Thank you.

I see this will require a bit of planning and preparation, which is as well, as I have other projects under way (projects always seem to appear faster than the available time allows...) and I am not in a hurry. I do these things for the fun of it.
In the meantime, rummaging through my odds and bits, I found the plate of an old, low quality backsaw which I intended to turn into scrapers and which will probably do - 10" x 2" x .5mm, 13TPI. It no longer has a back, but that may be an advantage.The kerf is presently 1mm, but I think that will be easy to change.

I have also been searching the net for articles on other people's experiences (including yours, of course) to try and understand what I may expect. Also, to see if I find substancial differences between the requirements of a panel saw, which is I want to make the handle for, and a back saw, which seems to be what most people are making handles for. On the subject of understanding saws, I have found Brent Beach's and Blackburn Tool's pages most interesting.

GL

Both those web sites contain very good knowledge on the subject. There is one additional thing you need to be aware of if your going to use the slitting in blade in a pedestal drill. It would pay you to check for chuck run-out and spindle play. Both these issues will have a direct impact on the accuracy of the slitting blade.

Stewie;

Attached is worth reading.

http://in-lineindustries.1hwy.com/alineit/test8.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yWdZAC1w2I

It's done already (my early background was in military armament production, quite demanding really; even though that was 30 or more years ago, I somehow managed to keep some good working habits...)

Of wood and woodworking... well, I'm trying to learn and understand from what I read in books and in the net. I began trying to hack wood (self-taught, of course) since I was a child, but I really started trying to learn more seriously only after retiring. So I think I cannot even be called an amateur. Maybe a would-be amateur?...

Thank you very much indeed, you are most helpful

 

[swagman]

Thank you.

I see this will require a bit of planning and preparation, which is as well, as I have other projects under way (projects always seem to appear faster than the available time allows...) and I am not in a hurry. I do these things for the fun of it.
In the meantime, rummaging through my odds and bits, I found the plate of an old, low quality backsaw which I intended to turn into scrapers and which will probably do - 10" x 2" x .5mm, 13TPI. It no longer has a back, but that may be an advantage.The kerf is presently 1mm, but I think that will be easy to change.

I have also been searching the net for articles on other people's experiences (including yours, of course) to try and understand what I may expect. Also, to see if I find substancial differences between the requirements of a panel saw, which is I want to make the handle for, and a back saw, which seems to be what most people are making handles for. On the subject of understanding saws, I have found Brent Beach's and Blackburn Tool's pages most interesting.

GL

Both those web sites contain very good knowledge on the subject. There is one additional thing you need to be aware of if your going to use the slitting in blade in a pedestal drill. It would pay you to check for chuck run-out and spindle play. Both these issues will have a direct impact on the accuracy of the slitting blade.

Stewie;

Attached is worth reading.

http://in-lineindustries.1hwy.com/alineit/test8.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yWdZAC1w2I

It's done already (my early background was in military armament production, quite demanding really; even though that was 30 or more years ago, I somehow managed to keep some good working habits...)

Of wood and woodworking... well, I'm trying to learn and understand from what I read in books and in the net. I began trying to hack wood (self-taught, of course) since I was a child, but I really started trying to learn more seriously only after retiring. So I think I cannot even be called an amateur. Maybe a would-be amateur?...

Thank you very much indeed, you are most helpful

Pleased to be of some help GL.

Stewie;