Happy customer - Finished in Finland - with a thumb hole.

Well the saw plates arrived in Finland last week, and it looks like Tristan couldn't wait to get on to making the handles.

I sent him some American Black Walnut along with the saw blades, and he's now finished the handle on the 29" rip saw. For a first attempt at a handle I think he should be very proud, it's come out a treat.

He's also used furniture nuts and threaded bar to fix the handle on, and I think this give a very contemporary look that contrasts well with the old school influences on the handle.

Well done Tristan, and I'm glad your pleased with the saws.

Saw blades to Finland

Just Finished a nice pair of saw blades going toFinland.

Tristan wanted a large Ripper and a X cut to match.  The rip is 29" long, as Tristan has a long stroke length, while the X cut is 2" shorter.

The Spec on the rip is:

4" of 5 ppi

5" of 4.5 ppi

6" of 4 ppi

3.5 ppi for the rest of the saw.

The X cut is 6ppi for the entire length.

Tristan wants to make his own handles, so I've included a couple of American Black Walnut blanks for him play with.

The next pair of saws on the list will be heading off to the USA.