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I built my first back saw. - Elijah A. - 04-18-2019
Hey y'all,
So I bought some raw materials and I had a scrap piece of maple and built a back saw. I've never done anything like this before and I am relatively new to hand tools. This was a fun project! It's not a bad axe or a Lie Nielsen, it has blemishes, makers marks (mistakes
) but it's mine and I'm proud of it! I have left over brass and steel, I may try another one!Eli
RE: I built my first back saw. - AgGEM - 04-18-2019
Looks great.
Always inspiring to others when someone moves out of their comfort zone and posts about it.
Job well done!
Ag
RE: I built my first back saw. - Elijah A. - 04-18-2019
Thank you so much!
RE: I built my first back saw. - C. in Indy - 04-18-2019
Well done!
There's something special about your own work. My homemade "Wonder Boy" gent's saw is still my favorite, despite the ugly parts
Chris
RE: I built my first back saw. - Nordic - 04-18-2019
It looks good to me! Better than my first attempt...
RE: I built my first back saw. - hbmcc - 04-18-2019
Sweet! You need a makers stamp.
I did a Gramercy kit saw that lacked only the handle. You've motivated me to advance.
RE: I built my first back saw. - mongo - 04-18-2019
Awesome man! If it cuts well and is comfortable to you its a win!
If it doesnt you learned something. Impressive
RE: I built my first back saw. - Elijah A. - 04-18-2019
Thank y'all! I'm going to see if I can get my initials engraved into the medallion. I looked at the kits as well. I ordered my materials from Mcmaster-Carr and I was able to get enough spring steel and brass to build 3-4 back saws for around $65-75. Does not include medallion and split nuts which I purchased from Blackburn Tool Works. Isaac is awesome over there!
RE: I built my first back saw. - Admiral - 04-18-2019
Very nice. Watch out, this gets addicting....
Also, TGIAG.com sells saw plates with punched teeth, saves a lot of time if you build a full size handsaw.....
RE: I built my first back saw. - Elijah A. - 04-18-2019
Thank you, sounds good! I've been using the chisels that I bought from you and they are fantastic!