Saw Blade Guard

I store my hand saws by hanging them. (B/c this is the way my Dad did it and if I stored it in a drawer I would probably cut myself reaching for it.) This opens up the slim possibility that someone could brush agaisnt the teeth and cut themselves or more likely that the blade could get screwed up if something were to hit it or if it were to fall. Therefore I decided to make a guard to protect the blades.

Step 1 Tools & Materials Needed

You will need the following items and 15 minutes to complete this project:

Tools:
*Bench vise (or other way to secure work piece)
*Dremel or other cutting implement
*Drill and bit
*Straight edge
*Marking device

Materials
*Plastic pipe
*Wire, twine, fishing line or the like

Comments

[ve2vfd]

Great idea! All my saw blades are covered by a piece of garden hose with a split on one side. Did that after I cut myself something nasty on my swede saw.

[sleeping_gecko]

This is a neat idea. I really enjoy the simple, but often overlooked tips on Instructables, like this one. Also, a great job documenting the process!

[mr bkilled]

what size pipe was used?

[RadBear]

1/2'" diameter pipe salvaged from the frame of a litterbox enclosure that met an untimely end.

[toga_clad]

Good idea but I'm too lazy. I'll stick to plastic binder spines or poster holders for the longer saw blades.

[cry_wolf]

Good job, too bad i couldn't of had this a bit earlier. My dad had cut his finger with a saw because there wasn't a guard. =P

[TeacherOfTheWays]

Cool! I keep mine in a toolbox! =)

[RadBear]

Oh sure be all logical about it! Next you're going to tell me you actually keep pencils in the pencil drawer of your desk. :)

[TeacherOfTheWays]

Um yeah. LOL!