Tag Archives: backsaw
Essential Tools (to Me), Part 2: The Dovetail Saw
I don’t have a favorite tool. I really don’t. My “favorite” tool is whichever well-made, ergonomic tool will do the job I need to get done at the moment. But if I had to pick one, favorite tool out of … Continue reading
Choosing a Back Saw: Everything You Really Need to Know
So let’s say you’re just starting to get into woodworking, and you realize that you really need a small saw. The ones with the spines look nice. They’re called “back saws,” right? They seem like they might be easier to … Continue reading
A New Tenon Saw to Match
This is the old backsaw I had been using as a tenon saw for the last few years. It’s not a pretty sight. I’m tempted to say that this saw had seen better days, but that would be completely untrue. … Continue reading
Building Two Saws: Part 3
Although I usually feel like a competent woodworker, any time I am faced with metal work I feel like I’ve gone back to kindergarten. This project has, however, forced me to get a little more comfortable with metal working. But … Continue reading
Woodworking in America 2013: Highlights
My wife and I spent the last two days at the Woodworking in America convention in the Cincinnati area. Here are some of my highlights. Peter Follansbee gave a fun, engaging demonstration of Sloyd spoon carving. In his characteristic … Continue reading
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