D8 Heel Backsaw.

[Stewie Simpson]

The handle has received its 4th and final coat. Its actual appearance is about 2 shades darker than the camera was able to pick up. I will leave the shellac finish to further harden over the next 5 days before hitting it with a mechanical buff.

The chamfered edge on the brass back has been hand filed . This was done using a round needle file, a standard cut feather file; followed up by a fine cut feather file, and 400 grit sand paper. A 600 grit Grey 635 Bear- Tex Pad was then used to remove any fine scratches on the brass surface.

The slotted brass back has been secured to the top of the saw plate using a Loctite thread sealant.

The next phase of the backsaw build will be hand filing the saw teeth.

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A closer view of the edge profile around the handle cheeks.
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Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

The saw teeth have been filed 11 tpi with a 10* rake angle.

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Remaining to do will be to apply the set; give the teeth a single pass with the jointer file; then resharpen each tooth to a point.

The plastic sheeting is to protect the saw plate while its held within the saw vise.

Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

The following are photo's of the now completed backsaw.

During final test cuts, I found it difficult to find a fault within this saw's functionality and design.

regards Stewie;

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[Klaus Kretschmar]

Congrats, Stewie. This one is a real beauty. I like the saw with any detail very much. The rounded chamfers and the rounded degressive chamfer up to the top of the hook is done with high perfection and adds another tad of beauty for sure. Well done, Sir!

Klaus

[Stewie Simpson]

Hi Klaus. Thank you for your feedback.

regards Stewie;