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A bad apple

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Isaac

Even plain apple is an attractive wood, but this particular piece has a lot going on. With so much character, it may not be for everyone, but I find it rather striking.     Ten inch dovetail saw with brass … Continue reading →

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Further discussion of hang angles

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Isaac

I recently wrote a short entry on saw handle hang angles in which I alluded to providing a more technical analysis of the topic. After a few late nights, that analysis is ready to present in this post. This will … Continue reading →

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An underappreciated wood

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Isaac

For reasons not entirely clear to me, American beech, one of my favorite domestic woods, is often looked down on. No doubt this disdain stems in part, or largely, from its wide use in cheap or second-rate tools, where it … Continue reading →

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Saw build along – Assembly, Part I

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Isaac

This is the sixteenth entry in a nineteen part series that covers the construction of one of my saws from start to finish. For links to the other entries, please see the full chronological index.  -Ed. Fitting the back & blade … Continue reading →

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Saw build along – Blade, Part II

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Isaac

This is the fifteenth entry in a nineteen part series that covers the construction of one of my saws from start to finish. For links to the other entries, please see the full chronological index.  -Ed. Debluing & deburring the blade … Continue reading →

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Saw build along – Back, Part III

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Isaac

This is the fourteenth entry in a nineteen part series that covers the construction of one of my saws from start to finish. For links to the other entries, please see the full chronological index.  -Ed. For another method of closing … Continue reading →

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Saw build along – Back, Part II

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Isaac

This is the thirteenth entry in a nineteen part series that covers the construction of one of my saws from start to finish. For links to the other entries, please see the full chronological index.  -Ed. Sanding & deburring the back … Continue reading →

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Concerning hang angles and saw handles

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Isaac

This is a long and semi-technical post; thankfully, if that sort of thing bores you, the author has included a brief summary at the end, which he offers up as an escape from the tedium of reading through most of … Continue reading →

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Saw build along – Back, Part I

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Isaac

This is the twelfth entry in a nineteen part series that covers the construction of one of my saws from start to finish. For links to the other entries, please see the full chronological index.  -Ed. Shaping the back (spine) We … Continue reading →

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Saw build along – Blade, Part I

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Isaac

This is the eleventh entry in a nineteen part series that covers the construction of one of my saws from start to finish. For links to the other entries, please see the full chronological index.  -Ed. Cutting the blank ***When working … Continue reading →

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