Not quite on topic, but heavily saw related and imho worth sharing: Saw handle template library: http://www.tgiag.com/saw-handle-scans.html Saw handle angle considerations: http://www.blackburntools.com/blog/concerning-hang-angles-and-saw-handles/ E….
…that, too. I prefer wooden pencils in the shop, but sometimes use a lead holder plus 2mm lead. The 0.5mm and 0.7mm mechanical pencil leads break too easily. https://www.dickblick.com/products/staedtler-mars-lead-pointer/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=22854-1030&gclid=CIj46Ziv2-ICFZSKyAodp0gCJg https://www.dickblick.com/products/alvin-mini-lead-pointer/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=21428-2980&gclid=CLqe27yv2-ICFZevyAod2acJNw…
Frank, have you seen this article: http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/31149/going-pro-a-common-dream-but-a-difficult-reality Also, Paul has mentioned a few of his former students who have gone on to establish themselves or who are on the cusp…
…http://www.silverlinetools.com/en-GB/Products/Woodwork/Clamps%20and%20Cramps/VC63 I’m not sure about other smaller clamps though. Could someone recommend some to me please? I was thinking of getting these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quick-Grip-Irwin-59100-Adjustable-Release/dp/B0000DD5XV Any advice would be appreciated Thank you…
…see them all. Here’s a price list from my local yard to give you some idea http://www.stalbanswoodrecycling.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017-SWR-Price-Guide.pdf I think you can make quite a saving and you can pick each…
I am trying to re-dimension Wenge hardwood, 2″ thick and almost a meter long. I have used the Pax panel saw (http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=46886&cat=1,42884,63338), the 10tpi one, not the rip as I…
…the world. If you are in the UK, you could try www.OldTools.co.uk but he will only send to UK addresses or maybe ToolBazaar. Someone will have one somewhere. Cheers Mark…
I have gone through this search for saw nuts myself, repeatedly. Here are some affordable solutions that you might consider: – buy nickel-plated saw nuts from Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Great-Neck-Hand-Replacement-Screws/dp/B000G33PA8 – buy…
I need some help on fitting the vise. I don’t know about the vintage Record ones, since I got the remake model 53ED from http://www.fine-tools.com/schraub.htm which may differ. The installation…
…ask for help. There is no “starting late”—Just start. In addition to this site, Paul has written an excellent book, Working Wood 1&2 available here (among other places): https://www.classichandtools.com/cgi-bin/sh000003.pl?REFPAGE=https%3a%2f%2fwww%2eclassichandtools%2ecom%2findex%2ehtml&WD=books&SHOP=%20&PN=Working-Wood-1-2%2ehtml%23a1_21PS_2dSET#a1_21PS_2dSET Best,…