Here's how I drill the handle. I start off by marking where I want the split-nuts, then I use a forestner bit to drill for washer or bolt, the first side will use the forestner. Then I drill the hole for the bolt using the pilot from the forestner bit, and finally use the forestner bit on the other side.      Here's how I drill the handle. I start off by marking where I want the split-nuts, then I use a forestner bit to drill for washer or bolt, the first side will use the forestner. Then I drill the hole for the bolt using the pilot from the forestner bit, and finally use the forestner bit on the other side.    Here's how I drill the handle. I start off by marking where I want the split-nuts, then I use a forestner bit to drill for washer or bolt, the first side will use the forestner. Then I drill the hole for the bolt using the pilot from the forestner bit, and finally use the forestner bit on the other side.
Here's how I drill the handle. I start off by marking where I want the split-nuts, then I use a forestner bit to drill for washer or bolt, the first side will use the forestner. Then I drill the hole for the bolt using the pilot from the forestner bit, and finally use the forestner bit on the other side.

Here's how I drill the handle. I start off by marking where I want the split-nuts, then I use a forestner bit to drill for washer or bolt, the first side will use the forestner. Then I drill the hole for the bolt using the pilot from the forestner bit, and finally use the forestner bit on the other side.

Here's how I drill the handle. I start off by marking where I want the split-nuts, then I use a forestner bit to drill for washer or bolt, the first side will use the forestner. Then I drill the hole for the bolt using the pilot from the forestner bit, and finally use the forestner bit on the other side.      Here's how I drill the handle. I start off by marking where I want the split-nuts, then I use a forestner bit to drill for washer or bolt, the first side will use the forestner. Then I drill the hole for the bolt using the pilot from the forestner bit, and finally use the forestner bit on the other side.    Here's how I drill the handle. I start off by marking where I want the split-nuts, then I use a forestner bit to drill for washer or bolt, the first side will use the forestner. Then I drill the hole for the bolt using the pilot from the forestner bit, and finally use the forestner bit on the other side.
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Slotting Fixture
Slotting Back
Stamping Teeth
Making a Handle
Assembling the Saw