Saw nuts

[mshel]

Looking for a source where I can purchase a couple of screw / nuts so I can fasten a blade to a handle. Short long story, my Japanese flush cut saw bit the dust, ie the handle broke off which I realized would happen at some point in time. So I made a handle patterned after my Adria dovetail saw and need a couple of these thingies so I can attach the blade to the handle. I might be going to a lot of trouble for such a POS thing as this but what the hey. Probably for the cost of the screws / nuts, I could buy a new saw. But, that is too easy and I made such a nice handle ( sapele) I even thought about putting a back stiffener on the blade and making a small dovetail type saw out of it. Well, story over, anyone know of any sources?

Mike

 

[Monty]

Check out this link: Norse Woodsmith. Cool little tutorial on how to make your own!

 

[McRabbet]

Monty's suggestion is a good one, but I think you could also use bronze knock-down connectors such as these from Woodworker's Supply. They are available in 30 mm lengths and have a standard recessed nut that is tightened with a 5 mm Allen wrench.

 

[D L Ames]

Mike, you may find what you are looking for either at Reid Supply Co or Small Parts Inc. Good luck and let us know if you find what you are looking for.

D L

 

[Ozzie-x]

OR............... buy a cheap broken/worn out saw at the flea market and rob the hardware off it???

 

[fsdogwood]

Do a search at http://www.acehardware.com,
they carry saw nuts (around $5 a bag). Go
to your local friendly Ace store, ask them to
order it for you.
HTH.

 

[mshel]

Found a guy on Woodnet who makes them. Got a couple coming.

Mike