One wood, many weights. Let's talk variation.

[MattZA]

 Hi Mark,

That's amazing. Thanks mate, I appreciate it!

Did you find the blade kept its edge at all? Everyone I've spoken to said they reckon it'll lose its edge badly. They were salesmen though, so I didn't take them entirely seriously.

I'll let you know how it goes! Cheers again.

[globalmark]

Hi Matt

Only just finished yesterday - so didn't check it out , But its definitely very hard i could tell by working it and drilling so think more lightly will chip or crack if drop it or hit a nail ,SO  I am pretty sure will keep the edge very well -

i used to make woodturning chisels from Leaf springs - thats also decent material ..
but a saw blade should be plenty hard enough - online many people make normal Hunting knives from them also -

I always sharpen my tools before store them anyway - quick rub with oil stone and honing plate done

[MattZA]

 Yup I've heard leaf springs make some good tools. I also might have an old blade from a table saw that I'm considering.

I only ever really work with very hard woods (massaranduba, Ipe, ash, balau, garapa, etc), so I'd like something that can hold an edge. Nothing more tiresome than reducing 1/2" off an entire massa belly, ha ha.

Let me know how yours works. I'll definitely investigate it!

[DC]

Most of the old saw blades now a days are carbide tooth ones. Does anyone know if the steel in the blade is any good.

[MattZA]

DC fortunately I discovered my old grandfather had a table saw from way back when. I suspect it was used to help Noah build the ark.

But there's still a blade in it. It's clearly blunt and rusted, but it seems to have only rusted on the surface. I think I'll try with that one as well...