nateswoodworks Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 I received my new dovetail saw kit from Mike at Wenzloff and Sons and am ready for the fun part, making it-yippie!! I was wondering how those of you who have done this before put the brass backing on? Gramercy has video's showing their way and I was also thinking that clamping the plate in my vice between two peices of stock and tapping with a mallet on the brass backer would work. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisG Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 I was also thinking that clamping the plate in my vice between two peices of stock and tapping with a mallet on the brass backer would work. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Wenzloff's website has a photo slidshow showing exactly what you were thinking. Haven't done it myself but Wenzloff's method looks easer than the Gramery method to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateswoodworks Posted April 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 I just can't figure out how in my MANY visits to Mikes site I did not see that before, I think he added it after I stopped contemplating what I wanted and before I buckled down and ordered it. That is basically what I was thinking with a little variation, thanks alot Chris. Also in case you guys/gals didn't know it Mike suffered a couple heart attacks a month or so ago, he is doing better now and is trying to get caught up so there is a delay on orders but is worth it. Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisG Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Glad to hear that Mike is getting better. I hadn't yet heard specifically what happened. BTW, be sure to post some pics when you finish the kit. I've been thinking I might "need" a second DT saw and have gotten an itch to try a kit. Would love to hear how your saw building experience goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateswoodworks Posted April 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Will do, I plan on starting next weekend, go figure when I finally get the kit life gets busy. Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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