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Two miniature saws, about 1/10th scale, based on 19th century hacksaws. Handles are ivory & ebony. I cheated with the blades as they are made from cut-down 12 thou. slitting saws blades drilled for the pins.
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Turning spigott for handle in 4-jaw chuck. 3/4" x 1/4" Mild steel, one each end of bar at same setup.
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Some of the 1/4" thickness removed by milling.
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Ivory handle being hand turned.
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Marking out to card template with handle fitted temporarily.
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Roughing out to profile
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More filing
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Even more filing
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Reducing to final thickness in a thin-piece vice. Slots for blade cut with a slitting saw by hand
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