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Custom Artisan Crafted Split Saw Handle Exhibition Birdseye/Burl Maple - $95 (Wilmington - River Lights)
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Key Highlights and Structural Design:
• Exhibition-Grade Wood: Crafted from highly figured premium Birdseye Maple or Maple Burl. The grain features spectacular depth, intense swirling patterns, and a smooth, glossy finish that makes the wood grain pop.
• Traditional Wheat Carving: Features an elegant, deeply cut classic wheat pattern along the grip and upper spine, reminiscent of the finest historic saws.
• Unique Two-Piece Split Design: Unlike a traditional solid replacement handle with a single slot cut for a saw plate, this handle is precision-split cleanly down the horizontal center into two perfectly mirrored halves.
• Integrated Hardwood Insert and Kerf: Features a custom dark-contrasting hardwood nose block insert with a precision vertical slot (kerf).
• Premium Medallion Included: Comes fitted with a beautiful, polished brass Disston USA emblem medallion and matching solid brass blank nut.
Specifications and Condition:
• Condition: Excellent, like-new artisan-made condition. It shows zero signs of use, wear, or damage. Please review all high-resolution photos to see the spectacular wood grain and split profile from every angle.
• Dimension Details: Full-sized handsaw scale. Please reference the photos featuring the ruler to ensure a precise fit for your restoration or custom project needs.
Important Note on Functionality: This is a custom-engineered specialty handle or high-end shop display piece (often utilized for custom marking gauges or specialized split-plate display tools). Please ensure the split configuration matches your specific project or tooling requirements.
Suggested Uses for Toolmakers and Artisans:
• Custom Tool Building: Ideal for crafting high-end, artisan-made panel gauges, mortise gauges, or specialized scratch stocks where a traditional saw-grip style handle provides maximum leverage and comfort.
• Custom Framing or Display Saws: Perfect for mounting an engraved presentation blade, a historic replica plate, or a Damascus steel sample blade for a museum-quality workspace display.
• Restoration Projects: Excellent base parts for custom furniture makers or tool restorers looking for exhibition-grade figured maple components to adapt onto specialized workshop jigs and fixtures.
• Collector's Showpiece: A stunning standalone conversation piece for a workbench, studio shelving, or tool chest display to highlight premium wood figure and historical carving styles.
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