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18 April 2018 at 1:19 am #528133
A good cheap panel saw is the Great Western N2610. $20 on Amazon with free delivery if you have Prime. Made in USA. (Most factories today source a lot of their raw steel from recycling plants prior to casting/forging and it is impossible to control the original source of the raw material, hence the “made in USA with global components” disclaimer.) The saw comes with a hardwood handle and is resharpenable. It has a 26” blade with 10 PPI. You will need to tweak ot a little to get the most out of it as the teeth are machine sharpened. But it looks to be a great value in a lifetime tool-cheap.
18 April 2018 at 6:05 pm #528676I think you’d have to look at what materials you are working with and also why you are doing hand tool woodworking. If you want to a couple projects together on your spare time and be frugal about it you may want to “cheat” and get a couple cheaper power tools. For example, A circular saw can be had for under $40. And that solves your ripping and cross cutting problems. Also it would be easier to cut plywood which you could use for your table top. And maybe throw in a random orbit sander. Sure you could tune your smoothing plane perfectly and get silky smooth table legs but really maybe it’s too much of a learning curve. Also a corded drill is a very good idea because you may find dowel joinery to easier and strong enough. My two cents for a handsaw is the ryoba. It’s cheap and already set up. It has rip and crosscut teeth. Speaking of saws you may want a coping saw. I noticed you had spokeshave on your list. As a general rule if you can saw or plane, saw first that way your physically removing less material.
26 April 2018 at 3:14 am #533335Do you have a workbench with a vise? A good Vise is a necessary item. They don’t have to be too expensive either I have used Irwin tail vises for years. And I think you can get them for around $20 on Amazon perhaps Paul has a better recommendation I was always curious what he had behind the table. But on his new Venture at the new shop it looks like a higher-quality Irwin vise
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You must be logged in to view attached files.26 April 2018 at 3:14 am #533337Do you have a workbench with a vise? A good Vise is a necessary item. They don’t have to be too expensive either I have used Irwin tail vises for years. And I think you can get them for around $20 on Amazon perhaps Paul has a better recommendation I was always curious what he had behind the table. But on his new Venture at the new shop it looks like a higher-quality Irwin vise
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You must be logged in to view attached files.I use my Black & Decker Workmate as a Bench, Vice, Sawhorse. Steps, Pasting table, and Seat. They’re quite stable really – especially when you keep one foot on the footplate/step as you’re planing. Even if you don’t plan to use one long-term, they’re ideal for making your sawhorse & workbench. When you’re done with it, fit a metalwork vice, swivel lamp, (hand)grinder… and use it as your sharpening station or additional space for gluing/finishing. I fitted a simple shelf in the bottom recess of mine, which also adds stability when loaded with tools.
6 May 2018 at 10:33 pm #540694550$ that’s a fortune to me……I seem to pick up stuff freebie plus some on eBay. But have to say if I were buying from scratch it could cost a sizeable amount……..think “make not buy” on some of your list don’t rush into it, be patient and things will come your way.
Look at my few pics of hand made stuff
Picture 1= Paul’s rebate plane made from scrap 3″x 2″ beech and my superb router using scrap wood….Alan key with vertical adjustment
Picture 2= other side of same
Picture 3= poor man’s router ( both of my routers work perfectly )
And 45deg edge chamfer plane using adjustable stops from a
modified vintage rebate plane
Plus scratch tool. Cutter from hack saw bladeBest John
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You must be logged in to view attached files.6 May 2018 at 10:38 pm #540699550$ that’s a fortune to me……I seem to pick up stuff freebie plus some on eBay. But have to say if I were buying from scratch it could cost a sizeable amount……..think “ever tfmake not buy” on some of your list don’t rush into it, be patient and things will come your way.
Look at my few pics of hand made stuff
Picture 1= Paul’s rebate plane made from scrap 3″x 2″ beech and my superb router using scrap wood….Alan key with vertical adjustment
Picture 2= other side of same
Picture 3= poor man’s router ( both of my routers work perfectly )
And 45deg edge chamfer plane using adjustable stops from a
modified vintage rebate plane
Plus scratch tool. Cutter from hack saw bladeBest John
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