Instructions

This is what makes us unique:

• The only handsaw maker to cryotempered saw blades
• The only handsaw maker to hammer tension saw blades
• Our saws have stainless bushings
• One of a few makers of folded saw backs
• One of a few makers to taper ground saw blades
• The only handsaw maker in the world that sells saws with all of these features

Figure 21. Work down as far as you can.  2.21 The finished cuts should look something like Figure 22. Figure 22. Mortise side cuts complete.  2.22 Using a mortise chisel cut the wood fibers on both sides and the back of he slot at the back toward the step to reduce the chances of splitting. (Figures 23 and 24) Figure 23. Cut wood fibers on the sides near the step.  Figure 23a. Cut the wood fibers on the back boundary of the mortise.  2.23 Using a mortise chisel narrower than the waste wood to be removed begin cutting parallel to...

0.0     BE SAFE!!! If you don’t know what you’re doing or you are unfamiliar with the tools and techniques described don’t do this! Find somebody who has the knowledge you need and ask for their help. Always exercise extreme care when working with tools. Always wear eye protection and other personal protective equipment as appropriate.  0.1 Note: This procedure is NOT the only way to accomplish this task but it is the way that I use. I have found that it suits both my skills and my tool set perfectly.   1.0     Materials and Supplies  1.1    Saw handle blank...

0.0     BE SAFE!!! If you don’t know what you’re doing or you are unfamiliar with the tools and techniques described don’t do this! Find somebody who has the knowledge you need and ask for their help. Always exercise extreme care when working with tools. Always wear eye protection and other personal protective equipment as appropriate.  1.0     Materials and Supplies        1.1       Saw handle with blade slot   1.2       Drill bits, 1/16” and 5/32” NOTE: If using piloted counterbore you need a drill bit to match the diameter of the pilot.   1.3       Forstner bit(s) (not recommended...

1.0     Materials and Supplies  1.1       Soft face hammer, 24-48 oz  1.2       Two blocks of soft wood approximately 1.5” X 0.75” X 4”  1.3       Lithium grease, Permatex #80345 or equivalent  1.4       Assortment of sand paper up to 400 grit.  NOTE: It is not absolutely necessary to use grease, but it does make the job easier and does not seem to adversely affect the stability of the back/plate assembly.  1.5       Saw blade/plate 0.015” to 0.0.035” thick  1.6       Alamo Toolworks saw back  1.7       Machinists/Mechanics vise (Improtant: The vise jaws must be perfectly parallel and close uniformly across their width otherwise...