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I have made a temporary repair to my back saw and given it a new look. The handle had a crack which I have fixed with an adhesive and reinforced with a small aluminum strip. I could not get the saw handle fixing fixtures so I have used suitable nut and bolt. Some black stains on the handle are difficult to remove. A small three inch plane, round and flat files, different grit sand papers were the main tools used. Soon I am going to try making a new handle for the saw. Earlier projects on LJ helped me to do this little maintenance and I am grateful to those who have submitted them.
Sharad
-- patanjali
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GaryK
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posted 646 days ago
Looks like a good job. Have you thought of making a new handle? That would be a nice project.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
rikkor
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posted 646 days ago
Way to keep a good tool working.
motthunter
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posted 642 days ago
Making a new handle would be a good challenge for you. Take the time to custom fit it to your hand and you will love it forever.
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Eric
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posted 635 days ago
Nice work!
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 634 days ago
Here is a place you can get replacement screws, if you decide to make a new handle.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 634 days ago
Take a look at this beauty.
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sharad
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posted 634 days ago
Thank u Dick for the source for saw screws. I will get them before making the new handle. Also thanks for the pics. I will try my best.
Sharad
-- patanjali
grovemadman
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posted 628 days ago
I think you should make a new handle as well Sharad. Possibly out of some native Teak or Ceylon Satinwood. Either of these would make fine choices for a new handle. Let us know how you do…
Shaanti!
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sharad
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posted 627 days ago
Thank u Shanti for your comments and for suggesting the type of wood locally available for the saw handle. I am very keen to make a new handle but waiting for the saw screws which I have asked a friend to bring from US.
Sharad
-- patanjali