Saw Handle

[sxlalan]

I'm thinking of making a new handle for my 12" Tenon Saw. Does anyone know where I can get a reasonable template of something like the handle on the Lie-Nielsen saws to give me a starting place? A good sized "straight on" photo on the web would probably do but I haven't been able to find one... Also, does anyone have any advice on lengths and angles etc for customising the handle to my hand size/height etc?

Cheers

Alan

 

[MikeW]

Hi Alan,

The thumbnail image below is a link to a PDF of an open handle design which appears much like the LN.

I cannot remember where I found it on the web, so thanks and apologies to the person who created it and posted it.



Mike

 

[sxlalan]

Thanks Mike ... spot on!!

 

[Frank D.]

I thought it was from Lief's site Mike, but I can't seem to find it. Anyways, his site is of great help to anyone replacing a handle for the first time. Here's the link directly to the backsaw section:
http://www.norsewoodsmith.com/ww/dovetail/bs-index.htm