Reshaping a Saw Handle To Fit My Hand
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3 жыл бұрынFinding a good backsaw can be a pain! but there are a few new companies that are selling reasonably priced saws that work very the only downside is the saw handles need to shaped to fit your hand.
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@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
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@chriscunicelli7070 3 жыл бұрын
I did the same thing to a disston from the 50’s 60’s with a beech Handel. It works great
@IveysFamilyFactotum 3 жыл бұрын
Great job James. If the tool is not comfy in the hand then the pleasure of using said tool is diminished. Making it work for you is a great way to raise that pleasure level.
@keithcarothers2643 3 жыл бұрын
As always, I appreciate the content you produce. Have a wonderful day James
@JamesVanderVeen 3 жыл бұрын
Most of the sounds of handtool woodworking are so nice. But there are a few that are just painful on the ears. Really nice video and handle!
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
So true!
@ilyasdegha2137 3 жыл бұрын
I’m sure you’ve put the saw nuts on the wrong way round James! Handle looks just as ergonomic and comfortable as my vintage saws now, great job 👍🏽
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
yes I talked about that on the other channel. the nuts are normally on the right side of the saw. but I want to see them more so i put them on the Left side.
@josephhaddakin7095 3 жыл бұрын
I did the same to my Crown. Nice job. Thanks for the vids.
@MCsCreations 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work, James! It looks much better now! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
@willclevett7560 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I just made a new handle for a big logging crosscut saw and was looking for some guidance on adding some of the flourishes and finer shapes, so I'll give some of what you did in this video a go.
@ornabels 2 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your videos.
@jackknows6509 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I like the contour you put onto the handle. I know saw handles are considered ambidextrous, but I'm left handed and I need to alter my grips to my needs. Thanks for the Pax review as well.
@SteveC38 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice James!
@mbmurphy777 3 жыл бұрын
That’s a beauty now! Nice
@markkoons7488 2 жыл бұрын
Oh, hell yeah!
@Toolsofthepast Жыл бұрын
Very cool video
@stephenmann8972 3 жыл бұрын
You're my favourite woodworking channel James. Would you do some small furniture projects e.g. coffee tables, set of small draws etc?
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
I've done two different coffee tables on the channel so far. and just last year I did a set of drawers to go underneath a desk. I've also done a long dresser. I have a couple furniture projects coming up.
@stephenmann8972 3 жыл бұрын
@@WoodByWright love how you have time to reply. I will be scrolling through your comprehensive catalogue straight away. Thanks again James
@pflores3186 3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Wright, why not get a zip lock plastic bag and let your handle soak over night in your shop made linseed oil? I did that on some of my saw handles. I forced most of the air out to avoid any oxidation of the BLO I used. I even placed the bag in an inch of water in a tub in case of there was any heat build up. Although I did not re-shape the handles. Which I plan to do after this video.
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
I will do that on antique handel's that are over dry, but in handel's that are only. Few years old it does not allow much more penitration. For the best effort a Vaccume pot will do it the best. And there is no worry with heat build up, there is not enough oxygen in there and too much oil.
@tonyalways7174 Жыл бұрын
Pax saws are about as close as you can get to the legendary saws of 100+ years ago and as an owner and user I’d unreservedly recommend them to anyone. Like Liogier or Auriou rasps, Sorby chisels or vintage Stanley planes they are truly heirloom tools that will work perfectly for as long as someone is there to care for them.
@laroseauxboisrosewoodwoodw8585 3 жыл бұрын
You know that when you’re rechaping the handle , you don’t need to open and close your mouth to help with your filing 🤣😂😁😜🇨🇦👏👏👏 very nice work and love the handle 👍🏼👏👏
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
Oh but that's my secret method. Don't tell people.
@laroseauxboisrosewoodwoodw8585 3 жыл бұрын
@@WoodByWright too late you rote it down here 😜😁🤣😂 Have a great day James 🇨🇦
@alc818 3 жыл бұрын
I like the results for the wood handle... I might have taken it a step further and shortened the brass screws a bit so they did not protrude through the nut... The heads of the brass screws are nicely countersunk into the wood, but the screw threads stick out and might catch on things...
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
that would be a good to file them down a bit.
@stanbrown915 3 жыл бұрын
OK.....Just say "I want it pretty" and most of us will agree..you can get comfort anywhere 🤣🤣🤣 LOVE IT. And I know you had fun reshaping it also...WIN all the way around
@andrewbrimmer1797 8 ай бұрын
Nice work James, but how do you choose all filing and when to use a spokeshave to form something or is it just personal choice?
@WoodByWright 8 ай бұрын
Every instance is a whole different. I find a coarse rasp is the fastest but leaves the least enjoyable surface. They spoke shave works great as long as you can get into the curvature. But both will need refinement from fine files or card scraper.
@manuelmarchante3002 3 жыл бұрын
Bonitas era mientas
@hassanmian8987 3 жыл бұрын
Hi ...can you please do a video of sharpening the veritas crosscut saw..,, I would really appreciate that! Also would you recommend the lie Nielsen crosscut saw over the veritas?
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
I have done several videos on sharpening crosscut saws. I don't think that exact one but everything would be the same. The Lee Nielsen saw is a great saw and comes with a very nice handle. As to functionality though they will both cut almost exactly the same. The thing with saws is they only work as well as the last person who sharpened them. Everything else is just fit finish and comfort. so you really can't say one is better than another. It all just comes down to personal taste.
@hisxxx2 3 жыл бұрын
Hi James, Did you consider u-shaped bits before making a u-shaped screwdriver?
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
I have a few split nut driver's. But I wanted to reshape this one for it. Thought it would be a good opportunity to show it.
@JamesSmith-su3oz 3 жыл бұрын
James, Have you ever used a speer&jackson? I have a 10" dove tail for less than half of the pax cost and yes it is brass backed, still need to do the same work to the handel. Just a compairson of $ value, just like a set of aldi chisels to a narex set.
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. I would put them in a similar class to pax. Their backs are cut rather then folded whick means you have to be more careful with them but they can be very functional.
@witchyhour 3 жыл бұрын
Hi there! Do you have any videos on how to build a water wheel? If not, how about making one? ☝️😁 Thanks for the channel, we live offgrid and love all the info on how to go 100% manual. 👍💖
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
Now that would be a fun project. I have never had the chance to do that.
@witchyhour 3 жыл бұрын
@@WoodByWright Woohoo! I can't wait to see it! 🤞🤓💖 The system had changed the notification bell for your channel and I hadn't been getting an6, I clicked it again. 👍
@NathanielLNewton 3 жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on building a saw from the ground up? A back tenon saw, I mean.. I've thought about doing that a lot recently. It seems like of all the tools, it would be the easiest to do. But I've only seen one guy do it so far.
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
I have been wanting to do that for a few years. The problem is finding the parts. Folded backs are difficult to come by. I've got a few people who said they can get them for me but I'm on back order right now. Someday.
@TheNorthlandWorkshop 3 жыл бұрын
I think you would really like a pattern makers vice.
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
One of these days! Man I would love one!
@tevisspicknall231 3 жыл бұрын
I have a old Atkins backed saw inherited but it is miss the back. Any ideas on how to purchase a new back? Haven't had a lot of looking on eBay for cheap saul to harvest from. I am a carpenter/hand tool enthusiast's and like to fix up and use tools that I inherit from family.
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
You can purchase cut backs from Blackburn toolworks. But if you want a folded back those are a lot harder to find. I've been told that Pax will sell you just one piece or another for saws.
@jonasdaverio9369 3 жыл бұрын
I own a Pax saw too. The boss if a nice person, I talked to her and she agreed to sell me some of their pax saws without a handle with a discount. I could even ask for custom dimensions.
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
oh that is a cool Idea. I might have to get in contact with them.
@jonasdaverio9369 3 жыл бұрын
@@WoodByWright They might hate me if everyone start to do the same, haha
@farmerjohn8726 3 жыл бұрын
HI James ... I like how you made that saw yours! I went to that link out of curiosity but they seem to have removed that closed-handle Pax crosscut saw from their line-up ... you must be one of those influencers! Cheers from the North Country! Farmer John
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting I will have to go look. thanks for letting me know.
@red58impala 3 жыл бұрын
@@WoodByWright The saws I saw with the nice saw nuts were in the $180 range for dovetail saws. Now, when available, you are going past Lie-Nielsen pricing for dovetail saws. Most of what I see online from Amazon and Taytools are the saws with the crappy brass plated screws, and of course, the clunky handles/totes.
@farmerjohn8726 3 жыл бұрын
@@WoodByWright Sorry ... I checked again and I guess that a page 2 didn't load into my phone but appears on my tablet ... lots of closed handle Pax saws there, although mostly out of stock ... must be popular! Cheers
@joehaubenreich4794 6 ай бұрын
Plywood saw handle
@brucebonkowski9568 2 жыл бұрын
Who makes a good hand mitrebox saw
@WoodByWright 2 жыл бұрын
Start many people who make those big beasts. The one that comes to mind though is bad axe tool works
@rjsimpson7 3 жыл бұрын
I was about to like this video until that closing joke 😂
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
only the best!
@rolandkeys8297 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure that the jokes are getting worse
@MatthewBuntyn 3 жыл бұрын
Looks like you have a handle on things
@joegee1699 3 жыл бұрын
The obvious first choice is reshaping your hand instead of the saw handle... skin is softer than wood, easier to cut 🤣🧠
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
I should try that next time!
@joegee1699 3 жыл бұрын
@@WoodByWright ordered a couple of cans of your soft wax and recently used it on a sewing cart I made out of maple ply... worked wonderfully! Thank you! One question: I used 0000 steel wool but it was leaving gray residue everywhere, especially in the joints. Do you rinse your steel wool? Degreaser? It all buffed out but it was worrisome.
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
I generally only use the steel wool on smooth flat surfaces. Otherwise the wax actually breaks apart the steel and you get tiny pieces of steel everywhere and cracks and grain structure. For surfaces like that I generally use either brown paper bag or a shop rag.
@joegee1699 3 жыл бұрын
@@WoodByWright outstanding! Thank you! I was too lazy to look for the video again so I appreciate your help 🤣
@deadlyicecream1 3 жыл бұрын
this was so stressfull to watch.
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
Why is that? Most people consider them to be a bit relaxing.
@mutasimaldory 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta say, usually your videos get an automatic 'like' even before I finish watching them..but the work-holding on this project was terrible. How many times does it need to slip before you accept you need a better way of gripping?
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
honestly, that is why I have it in the clamp . slippage is not a bad thing. I would rather the work slip a bit then dig in too far with the rasp.
@mutasimaldory 3 жыл бұрын
@@WoodByWright 🤣 Maybe, as a restorer and carver, it just makes me edgy..I'm not a safety preacher, just a practical one, and I fear damaging the wood, the tool, or my bench, warrants a re-think of my approach! Love your vids.. Stay safe!
@WoodByWright 3 жыл бұрын
I feel you. Most of the time I like things to be really solid but when working on delicate pieces with a rasp I find not cranking them down all the way just gives me a little bit more flexibility that if I accidentally put too much force into it the piece will move threads and gouging into deeply. But if I'm carving or working with sharp tools then usually I keep the work as tight as possible. But in that case I don't have a whole lot of problem of putting too much force into things.
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