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Marv-a-lous little ripper (lots of pictures) - eg54string - 11-10-2015 I finally was able to follow Marv's advice and convert a Disston 196 docking saw to a rip saw. This one is only 24 inches long. I filed it with an 8 degree rake, with 10 - 8 degrees at the toe. It helps counter the pronounced crown in the blade. ![]() The tree was an ornamental apricot that died. It was planted about 21 years ago on the day of my granddaughter's birth. I am trying to make her something from it, for this Christmas. ![]() ![]() ![]() Riving sure didn't work. Though I did rive out a little and may try and chip carve a Christmas ornament, or maybe a spoon. It is some hard stuff, however. Eric Re: Marv-a-lous little ripper (lots of pictures) - JustinTyson - 11-10-2015 Pretty wood! Looks like the saw is cutting nicely, too! That should be a special project for your granddaughter ![]() Re: Marv-a-lous little ripper (lots of pictures) - MarvW - 11-10-2015 Hey Eric! That first cut is the worst one. So much work just to get a flat surface. The second cut is the money cut. I know what you mean about the extra rake angle at the toe end due to the crown on some of the Docking saws. I don't like the crown. I have one saw with a 1" crown. The more common 30" blade does that kind of cut a little faster for sure. That's a nice chunk of wood you have there. Plan on it warping. For 7/8" saw handles, I ripped slabs 1-1/4" thick so I could plane the warp off after they dried. I started with wet green Live Oak. Here's a handle from some of the crotch wood... That wood you have there would make a beautiful saw handle. Re: Marv-a-lous little ripper (lots of pictures) - eg54string - 11-10-2015 I really did not time how long it took. But, it is a 4 and one half point saw, with a .040" plate. It was surprisingly fast and was worth doing. I got off a little when I switched sides on the last cut. I was sitting down in a chair. My son finished the last cut because I was worn out. The bugs have gotten to the pith. I am trying to air dry the pieces I did get in order to make a picture frame. Eric. Re: Marv-a-lous little ripper (lots of pictures) - eg54string - 11-10-2015 Thanks. For a 21 yr. old art student, I may have to figure out a way to attach an "app." Whatever that it is. Maybe a cell phone case. Eric. Re: Marv-a-lous little ripper (lots of pictures) - eg54string - 11-10-2015 Hi Marv. Thanks again for the suggestion/advice on converting one of these saws. That is some pretty oak and nice carving. I am going to school on carving in this apricot. I did spy a section for a saw handle. It is stickered and weighted, resting on my table saw. I put the leftover "core" in a paper bag filled with shavings. It may be good for a spoon or two. I have another section about the same size of this one. I am waiting for the weather to clear up and then will try and rive out more spoon stock. Eric. Re: Marv-a-lous little ripper (lots of pictures) - Arlin Eastman - 11-10-2015 I could turn something for her out of it if you wish. I think it looks great and I love knots in wood which I think makes it look even better. PM me if you want me to do it. Arlin Re: Marv-a-lous little ripper (lots of pictures) - eg54string - 11-10-2015 Hi Arlin. That is a very generous offer. I don't think that there is enough wood left with enough thickness in this piece to make anything on the lathe. The other piece has a lot of twist in it. I should get to it tomorrow. Before the bugs finish it off. Eric. Re: Marv-a-lous little ripper (lots of pictures) - Arlin Eastman - 11-10-2015 If you have a 3x3x3 piece I could make a small box with lid for her and I would put a ebony knob on top too. You would be surprised what I can turn with. ![]() ![]() Arlin Re: Marv-a-lous little ripper (lots of pictures) - Dennis Puskar - 11-10-2015 WOW very nice pc of wood. |