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Marking the centerline.
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Shimming up the blade to cut the blade kerf.
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If the handle is for a backsaw, now's the time to chisel
out the mortise for the back. Then check the fit of the
blade in the kerf and whether the back edge of the blade
is lining up with your previously marked line (this is
important if you're trying to line up with existing bolt holes).
Once you're happy that you have the bolt locations marked
correctly, bore them on the drill press. Don't forget
a counterbore if required. Refit the blade and try fitting
the bolts. If they're slightly off, don't panic—use
a scribe or tip of a needle file to scratch the hole location.
Remove the blade and use a round needle file to enlarge
the hole in the required direction. If need be, a cobalt drill bit will make quick work of drilling
another hole in the blade. Don't worry—many old saws
have more holes in the blade than a chunk of Swiss cheese
and they still work fine.
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The counterbored bolt holes. |
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