Registration is currently open.

Cost: $400 (two days, includes materials)

Instructor: Matt Cianci

Time: 10:00 am-6:00 pm

This two day course will guide students through the process of making a traditional 12” carcass saw from raw materials.  This class is a great mix of metal working and wood working skills, starting with fabricating the steel back to designing, cutting, and shaping the tote.  Each student will leave the school with a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind tool built to last many generations. 

Day 1 will begin with making and installing the back onto the saw plate, then cutting and shaping the saw tote (grip) from raw stock.  Day 1 ends with applying the finish to the tote. 

Day 2 begins with assembling the saw and fine-tuning the fit of the parts, while the bulk of the day will be focused on filing and sharpening the teeth.  At the end of the class, students will be guided through basic use & function of their new heirloom saws.

When registering, please indicate either 13 point rip or 14 point crosscut tooth configuration.  This is not a kit-building class.  Students will be taught build a tool from scratch by a professional saw-wright.