Reply To: Beginning beginner: what tools first?
Matt, mostly the rec for a Veritas dovetail saw is because 1. it is a good starter saw that comes sharp, 2. it is cheap (about 60 bucks), 3. it…
Matt, mostly the rec for a Veritas dovetail saw is because 1. it is a good starter saw that comes sharp, 2. it is cheap (about 60 bucks), 3. it…
…you mentioned also gives a good hint as to how these are used indeed! I think I will hold on to the set, and continue to scavenge for some out-cannel…
RARE doesn’t always mean SCARCE, but it does always mean EXPENSIVE….
Photos Part Two and Cutting List (of timber ordered before laminating). TOP: 50×75 NOMINAL = CLS 3.6m x 4 (C24 Scant, actual size 43×69) LEGS: 75×100 NOMINAL = REDWOOD PSE…
Take a look at the clock project. Some of those techniques could be used for your stand. even the design might work for what you want. Just change the scale….
…I use either one depending on the situation. You could scale Paul’s design to fit your needs. I disagree with what some others here have stated. If having the exact…
…earlier, they are easy to make – a lot easier than one might think at first – but the skill-building and satisfaction is on the high end of the scale….
…defined and refined keepsake box features curved sides with stepped and angled dovetails and floating panels. It would make a beautiful gift and can be scaled and customised for a…
…fine saws, but as I go more coarse in TPI, I get progressively worse results. The Pax crosscut is so bad that I am scared to use it on more…
…bottom is shiplapped and screwed onto one rail. Just start drawing, then a scale drawing and some true size details of the important joints will get you there. I’ve just…