> On May 17, 2021, at 19:00 , David Sobel via groups.io 
wrote:
> 
> In general, I am happy with it, but I do have one issue.

You should be happy with it; nice job! What did you use for the blade?

> I have also considered putting a high friction washer between the handle and
the frame.  Also not a period appropriate fix.  So what are your experiences?

When I made a turning saw several years ago, I ended up putting rubber o-rings
on my pins to keep the handles from turning. Not period correct, as you say, but
there was a point where I had to use the thing to get work done.

Adam
Benton City, WA