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    Pair of open handled backsaws

    Below are some pictures of a pair of open handled, backsaws I recently completed. Both saw plates are 12â€￾ long, .020â€￾ thick and are 2 ½â€￾ of...
    Thread by: Mike Allen, Jul 6, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: Saw Makers Forum
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    Pair of Dovetails Saws (second try)

    Below are some pictures of a pair of dovetail saws I recently completed. Saw plate is 1095 steel .018" thick. The Walnut handled saw his 16 PPI...
    Thread by: Mike Allen, Jul 6, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: Saw Makers Forum
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    Suggestions for making saw backs: folded, slotted or laminated?

    Suggestions for making Saw Backs Ray, Thanks very much for sharing your experience and insight regarding making slotted brass saw backs. For a...
    Post by: Mike Allen, May 9, 2011 in forum: Saw Makers Forum
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    Slitting a brass saw back

    I'm considering the same and would love to see your pictures.
    Post by: Mike Allen, May 6, 2011 in forum: Saw Makers Forum
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    Suggestions for making saw backs: folded, slotted or laminated?

    I am a new member to the Backsaw Net and I sincerely admire and appreciate the collective talent and knowledge of the members. I have been an...
    Thread by: Mike Allen, May 6, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: Saw Makers Forum