I built my first back saw.

[Elijah A.]

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

[AgGEM]

Looks great.
Always inspiring to others when someone moves out of their comfort zone and posts about it.
Job well done!
Ag

[Elijah A.]

Thank you so much!

[C. in Indy]

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

[Nordic]

It looks good to me!  Better than my first attempt...  

[hbmcc]

Sweet! You need a makers stamp.

I did a Gramercy kit saw that lacked only the handle. You've motivated me to advance.

[mongo]

Awesome man! If it cuts well and is comfortable to you its a win!

If it doesnt you learned something. Impressive

[Elijah A.]

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!

[Admiral]

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.....

[Elijah A.]

Thank you, sounds good! I've been using the chisels that I bought from you and they are fantastic!