Make your Own Backsaw

A well tuned backsaw can be a valuable weapon in your war against the wood. ;)
Making your own saw can be a fun project to make and use. You are not constrained in design or purpose and can have fun with it. My saws may not be your cup of tea, but seeing how I make mine might inspire you to try it for yourself.
Whether you are buying a new saw from one of many saw makers who produce great tools or building your own, you should know how to care for it, how it is made and how to sharpen it and keep it sharp.
Here is a list of companies I received materials from for making my saws, but you can just as easily get an old saw and refurbish or re-purpose it.
Saw handle and tooth geometry print outs as well as slotted brass backs, files and nuts.
www.blackburntools.com
www.tgiag.com
www.toolsforworkingwood.com
www.travers.com
www.mansiontools.com

1095 Tempered steel shim stock for making the blade.
www.lyonindustries.com
www.mansiontools.com
www.travers.com

Instruction and tips;
www.thesawwright.com
www.blackburntools.com
www.badaxetoolworks.com

Other videos;
Matt Cianci the saw wright.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqFNXGtN2Yc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB_aumXUlMw

Paul Sellers sharpening tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA5DixEaaUo

Lie-Nielsen Backsaw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F72FBPfrgDE

My blog;
http://bearkatwood.blogspot.com/2015/07/making-backsaw.html

I hope that this video inspires you to try your hand at making your own saw.
Please be safe and follow all safety procedures in using the tools in your shop. These videos are for inspiration and not intended for instruction, though this episode has a bit more than some of my than others. Be creative and try something new!

Thank you very much for watching!

Be sure to send me pictures of your finished project, I would love to see and share what you have made.
Email me a picture at bearkat_wood@yahoo.com

Have fun woodworking!!