Effective immediately (21 November 2015), I have stopped taking new orders for custom backsaws. For a full explanation, please read this blog entry.
If you find yourself drawn to a saw that I do not offer as a standard pattern, don't despair. I always welcome custom requests, as they provide a chance to work on something a little different. Whether you have a sketch, picture, the actual saw, or just an idea to work from, I can create almost any saw you desire.*
Because of the custom nature of this work, I will quote a firm price after discussing what you want in your saw. In most cases, the price will be about $30-$50 higher than one of my comparably sized standard saws. The added cost reflects the time needed to generate a suitable pattern to work from.
*At this time I can only offer slotted backs on my saws, although the look of a folded back can be simulated by rounding over the top edge.
Made in the USA. Fully warranted for one year.
"I bought one of Isaac's saws at the MWTCA meeting in Ashland, N C, last weekend. You can't go wrong. I've tried it in pine, mahogany, walnut, rosewood and ebony. Starts nice, cuts smooth, fast and straight. Besides all that it looks great. A happy customer."
- Jim Leamy, planemaker
"...one thing's for sure, you certainly do know something about filing a saw. I had my Eccentric saw out today and I was alternating test cuts with your saw and then Andrew's saw. Of all the saws I've attained none ever came close to the saw Andrew made for me....until today. If I had dovetails to cut tomorrow I would be in a quandary over which of these two saws to use."
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