Category Archives: Saw making

Drilling holes in saw blades

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Isaac

One of the most commonly asked questions related to sawmaking is how to drill or punch holes in the blade for the bolts. The first tool most people turn to is an ordinary twist bit. Unfortunately, a good saw blade … Continue reading →

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Saw build along index

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Isaac

Since the saw build along entries contained some useful information, I have created this entry as an index for the series. This index lists the entries in chronological order, which corresponds closely to the order in which I work.   … Continue reading →

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A trio of saws in the works

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Isaac

They don’t yet look like much, but this matching set should be something special. They are destined to live in England, with a gentleman whom I have had the pleasure of conversing with extensively. The handles are walnut crotch, while … Continue reading →

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Catching up on walnut crotch handles

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Isaac

For all of you who have saws with walnut crotch handles on order, this should be welcome news. After a lot of sawmill tours, phone calls, and online searches, I finally have enough walnut crotch to make a sizable dent … Continue reading →

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Saw build along – saying goodbye…

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Isaac

This is the final entry in a nineteen part series that covers the construction of one of my saws from start to finish. For links to the other entries, please see the full chronological index.  -Ed. After a final dusting and … Continue reading →

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Saw build along – Assembly, Part III

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Isaac

This is the eighteenth entry in a nineteen part series that covers the construction of one of my saws from start to finish. For links to the other entries, please see the full chronological index.  -Ed. Drilling bolt holes, toothing, final … Continue reading →

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Saw build along – Assembly, Part II

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Isaac

This is the seventeenth entry in a nineteen part series that covers the construction of one of my saws from start to finish. For links to the other entries, please see the full chronological index.  -Ed. Straightening the blade Seldom is … Continue reading →

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Saw build along – Assembly, Part I

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Isaac

This is the sixteenth entry in a nineteen part series that covers the construction of one of my saws from start to finish. For links to the other entries, please see the full chronological index.  -Ed. Fitting the back & blade … Continue reading →

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Saw build along – Blade, Part II

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Isaac

This is the fifteenth entry in a nineteen part series that covers the construction of one of my saws from start to finish. For links to the other entries, please see the full chronological index.  -Ed. Debluing & deburring the blade … Continue reading →

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Saw build along – Back, Part III

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Isaac

This is the fourteenth entry in a nineteen part series that covers the construction of one of my saws from start to finish. For links to the other entries, please see the full chronological index.  -Ed. For another method of closing … Continue reading →

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