Sick Monkey Saw Works Blog
I received an email from one of our ShopNotes kit customers concerning how to install our backs. The method another vendor uses generally will not work well as our backs typically hold a bit tighter–and correspondingly are more difficult to install.
When we got in this morning, I photographed one of the boys illustrating how we install a folded brass back.
http://www.wenzloffandsons.com/saws/kits/backsaw/backs/index.html
The link above is to the resultant slide show.
Take care, Mike
We have offered kits from the beginning of Wenzloff & Sons, from individual saw parts to what we call a full kit. And of late, we are supplying the SN-701 kit for the recent article in ShopNotes on building one’s own back saw (they have a real nifty jig for cutting in the teeth in that article).
What I never have taken the time to illustrate, though, is the shaping of a back saw. Because of the upcoming classes on building kits at the Port Townsend School of Woodworking, we have finally taken the time. The following link provides a 40 photo look at the shaping of a Black Walnut Harvey Peace open handle saw, with a couple photos of setting and filing the teeth.
http://www.wenzloffandsons.com/saws/kits/backsaw/index.html
The only difference between a Full Kit and the slide show is that kits do not receive a medallion.
We hope you enjoy this peek into building a back saw.
Take care, Mike
We are pleased to announce two new offerings. A new line of saws directly available through us based upon the designs of Harvey Peace, and 3 new panel saws available via Lee Valley.
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Dates have been set for two classes at Port Townsend School of Woodworking (http://www.ptwoodschool.com) for the making of saws from kits.
The kits will have all the metal work done. The attendees will be shaping the handles, assembling their saws, applying finish and learning to sharpen them.
The dates for these two-day classes are:
April 24 / 25
July 10 /11
Certain details are still being worked out–like what kits will be available to select from, what materials for shaping will be provided/available for purchase, a slide show of a build, sharpening, etc.
I look forward to meeting everyone who signs up for the classes.
Take care, Mike
Design. When I began making furniture for more than side money, I had zero aspirations of designing furniture. I copied dead guys, I reasoned, and I used plans.
Welcome to the Wenzloff & Sons blog.
A necessary change in web site hosts has afforded us the opportunity to begin a long overdue project–adding a blog.
From time to time, we will examine hand tool use, history and, well, simply update the world at large as to the doings around here.
We will be adding articles of interest, in particular sawing and sawing exercises that we think will be of interest.
Take care, Mike