Those familiar with the work of those craftsmen I think of as "galoots' galoots" may spot the heavy influence of Brian Buckner. Scroll down a bit (pausing to drool as you do so) - I've wanted to make one like it for simply years and never thought I'd even come close. Just for once I'm quietly satisfied I waited long enough for ability to catch up with vision. It helped that taking extra care came naturally as the recipient is more than deserving of copious thanks and I had a strong desire to please. Apparently I did, so good result all round. And yes, I admit it was packed up PDQ before attachment to it became too strong. But hey, it'd never have fitted in the saw till...
That's a real cracker, Alf.
ReplyDeleteCheers:)
Paul Chapman
Wot, no nib!?!
ReplyDeleteJust kidding - 'tis a thing of beauty, but more details would be appreciated... you know, length, tpi, cut, choice of handle wood.
You can't really expect us to wait on the chance of an article somewhen!
Really cool saw, Alf! Always wanted to make one. Handle looks extra comfy. And I like the B&W photo.
ReplyDeleteTake care, Mike
Funnily enough I fully intended to give it a nib, until I took out the piece of saw blade I had in mind and realised it was a sway back - nibs just look wrong on 'em.
ReplyDeleteBlade length is 11 1/2" iirc, 10ppi, x-cut, rosewood.
Hi Alf,
ReplyDeleteThat's a great saw. It's quite the tool I look for ... for my saw collec... If someone would choose to make a copy of it, which thickness of blade should he be looking for and how long would the saw be?
Marc, drooling in b&w