Saw Handle Maker - Dougie Pope (1993)

Dougie Pope is seen producing a wide range of high quality handles in a trade that was once widespread to supply the huge number of saws manufactured in the city. He was filmed at Sheaf Bank Saw Handle Makers, Sheffield
The film is part of a series entitled 'Masters of Metalworking' commissioned by Sheffield City Council's Ruskin Gallery working closely with Ken Hawley who is the narrator on this particular film. It was originally released on no.3 of the series of films in 1993.
The film is made available by kind permission of the Sheffield Galleries & Museums Trust who now manage some of the city's museums on behalf of the City Council.
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[@warwickmudge4114]

There's nothing like the feel of a traditional shaped saw handle, for beauty and ergonomics they can't be beat.

[@Kozilak]

As a saw maker in 2022, I appreciate these videos

[@jimdavis8391]

I have made a couple of replacement handles from apple wood.

[@CleaveMountaineering]

Fantastic. I love my old Disston saws, interesting to see them made like that. The belt sander for getting the inside was pretty neat!

[@dalanbronnenberg]

You guys really have your shit wired tight. Great work.

[@MisterBurtonshaw]

Fantastic to see, what was, the final stages of British made tools.... and then woodworkers wanted those products again :)

[@ef2b]

The handles aren't simply "austere." The missing details compared to earlier saws aren't esthetic. They contribute to the control of the saw. Comfort relates to being able to relax, which affects the cut. Kinesthetic sense relates to control, accuracy, and efficiency. The details on the top of the handle, which are simply gone now, actually serve a purpose when using a cross-hand grip with the off-hand (two-handed sawing). I am fortunate to have very old saws for my regular use at the bench. If I received a "quality saw" made today, I'd remake the handle. This isn't to criticize these men. I would wager they are quite capable of making the old detailed handles, but had to work to the market.

[@harrymason1053]

1923 technology or earlier.

[@ktrak2171]

Dust control back then? what bloody dust you big girls blouse................