Compact metal saw handle v2

prusaprinters

<p>I wasn't quite happy with the ergonomics of the v1, so I remade it from scratch. Compared to previous version:</p><ul><li>it's thinner - 18mm wide instead of 20, and</li><li>it's not as long to allow the fingers to wrap more around it and provide better grip</li><li>the rounded parts have a smaller radius and the edges are less sharp</li><li>the “hook” keeping your little finger away from the saw is longer and doesn't make a pressure point</li><li>the back is rounded to fit the palm better</li><li>the “hook” on top is less pronounced as not to cut into the thumb webbing</li><li>there are slight finger grooves to indicate the correct grip</li><li>a bit larger cutout to allow access to the hex nut for saw blade tightening</li><li>instead of melt-in inserts it has recesses for hex nuts, which should be more accessible - a version with inserts is available also</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Cut the standard handle off (of course ONLY after testing if the new handle fits - these saws look same to me, but it doesn't mean all the dimensions are), reverse the saw blade, replace the wingnut with a normal nut and mount this grip. Use M4 hex nuts (or heat-set threaded inserts, depending on which version you download) and M4x12 internal hex cylinder screws to assemble. Both end s of the screws/insert should end up being pretty much flush with the surface. This is nearly as compact as a metal saw can be. The grip is designed to be held by three fingers, with the index finger along the bow to provide you with a better feel for direction and feedback. Guide the front as usual.</p>