Burdekin Plum Backsaw.

[swagman]

This saw build also gave me the opportunity to try out Isaac Smiths Rakemaker II with the level attachment. A great asset to use for hand sharpening a saw. In my opinion its use should be given serious consideration by all saw sharpeners regardless of their skill level. On this saw, I sharpened the teeth at 14 tpi ; 10 degree rake angle; rip tooth.

The handle wood is Burdekin Plum. To add some additional patina to the natural wood appearance I incorporated a mix of Van **** Crystals within the shellac final finish.

This photo shows the natural Burdekin Plum appearance with single coat of shellac.



And here you can see the completed saw.









I am very happy with the final look of the saw. Hopefully you will also like what you see.

Stewie;

 

[DannyEssex]

Thats very nice! I like the finish on the handle

 

[swagman]

Thanks Danny. Appreciate the feedback..

Stewie;

 

[DannyEssex]

No worries, out of interest do you make these to sell or to keep? You have made some beauties looking through your old posts

 

[swagman]

No worries, out of interest do you make these to sell or to keep? You have made some beauties looking through your old posts

Hi Danny. This one as well as the saws I make from now on will be for sale.

Stewie;

 

[jimi43]

Oh my word!!!

:shock:

Yet another masterpiece from our Antipodian master craftsman!

Bravo yet again Stewie!

=D> =D>

Jimi

 

[whiskywill]

A superb saw.

Am I the only one who thought that Burdekin Plum was the name of a long lost sawmaker?

 

[jimi43]

A superb saw.

Am I the only one who thought that Burdekin Plum was the name of a long lost sawmaker?

Nah mate...my thought too before I realised it was Stewie and therefore an Australian wood!

Jim

 

[swagman]

Yet another masterpiece from our Antipodian master craftsman!

Hi Jimi. An Antipodian with 1st generation Scottish blood running through his veins. (hammer)

Stewie;

 

[Richard T]

I've said it before and I'll say it agin; I love the way Stewie's saw plates morph into the handle. Simpler, stronger, more room for fingers and aesthetically better.

 

[Harbo]

Fantastic work Stewie!

Rod

 

[n0legs]

Beautiful =D>