Florida West Coast Woodworkers

October General meeting – Phil Bakers Saws

There were 29 members present and 2 guests, our speaker, Phil Baker, and Gonzalo Suarez.

Presentation

Phil Baker was our presenter. He collects historic hand saws (not power). His favorite type is the back saw, and he brought some examples. One was made in 1760 and another in 1835. Some tidbits: Most saw makers began as file makers. All back saws of less than 12 inches have the same angle (hang) to the handle. The tapered blade gives you a chance to see what you are sawing. The gauge saw had been designed to set the depth of cut with a metal piece, but these are no longer made. A 6” saw was made to cut dovetails, clock parts or miniatures. Saws that cost $2.50 then are selling for $600 now. And he spoke of the process of restoring old saws. He  showed us several examples of his saws including the oldest know saw made in America around 1760.IMG_1415 IMG_1414 IMG_1413 IMG_1412 IMG_1412

Club Business

Turners’ Meet October 20, Denny Wetter’s house

Shop Meet, October 26, also at Joe Manke’s house

Next general meeting is November 11, and will be held at Bee Ridge Park

Holiday Party, December 9 at Advantage Lumber, sign up

Terry Bair: Wood and Tool Show, March 18-20

John Slezak: Missing in America Project, needs urns and/or wood

Third Quarter Show & Tell Drawing Winner: Denny Wetter

Show & Tell

Terry Bair—tawny eagle/dryad puzzle

Fred Damianos—floating corner shelves

John Philips—turned vase