A set of saw bladesÂ*from an early Queensland millÂ*serve asÂ*a reminder of a time whenÂ*timber from rainforests, now with planet heritage status, wasÂ*a inexpensive and widespread constructing material. Â*The blades weigh about 20 kilograms each and even a century on, they stay sharp, which proved a challenge throughout their installation in the Landmarks gallery. Unless ...
I wanted to get a lot more from my circular saw. It can make both crosscuts and rip cuts, if 1 of the angle iron rails is moved away from the other. I developed and produced this portable saw guide based on some 3/4 inch plywood and two really straight pieces of 1 inch angle iron. 165mm saws weigh in at nearly as much as a 185mm saw - also, in a high quality saw never save a lot ...