Author Archives: Isaac

Headed to Maine in a few days

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Isaac

Years ago, I took a pleasurable jaunt up the coast of Maine. Circumstances, regrettably, did not permit visiting the Lie-Nielsen headquarters, a site I have long wanted to tour. Although I had hope of making it back someday, little did … Continue reading →

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Dovetail and carcase saw in Gabon ebony

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Isaac

These are the last two saws to leave my bench. They are a matched set, with handles made from Gabon ebony supplied by the customer. The first is a ten inch dovetail saw, the second a twelve inch carcase saw. … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Events®

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Isaac

I had the good luck of being invited to set up at Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Events®. I will be at two of them in the next several weeks. As much work as these shows are to do, I always enjoy … Continue reading →

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Rose Tools scanned catalog archive added to Articles

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Isaac

Rose Tools put an extraordinary amount of time and effort into scanning a number of catalogs over the years. While the original website hosting this resource has been taken down, Rose Tools has given permission to host them on the Articles … Continue reading →

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Time well spent

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Isaac

I spent a few hours this weekend cutting up a small cherry tree that came down in one of this winter’s ice storms. The sumptuous spring weather, the screams of the chainsaw (I do like most any kind of saw, … Continue reading →

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Crafts of New Jersey Spring Tool Auction 2014 (April 12)

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Isaac

For several years I have been a member of CRAFTS, a tool collecting club in New Jersey, and it remains one of the best clubs I have participated in. From the get-go, they welcomed me and the saw elves, making … Continue reading →

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Who ya callin’ yeller?

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Isaac

This is one of my latest saws, a ten inch dovetail saw. I made it for myself, so it is a left-handed model (bolt heads and stamp on what is usually considered the back side of the saw). The handle … Continue reading →

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Woodworker’s Showcase 2014 report

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Isaac

The Woodworker’s Showcase was larger than I had anticipated. Although I had precious little time to wander around, there was an impressive array of woodworking talent on display, ranging from small carvings and turnings to a teardrop camper and Adirondack … Continue reading →

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Woodworker’s Showcase 2014 (March 29 & 30)

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Isaac

Now that tailgating under a full moon (sure wish I had a picture of that) is done (I told you that PATINA started early), I am preparing for my next show. I am particularly excited to travel to Saratoga Springs, NY … Continue reading →

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Frame saw build along – hardware design

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Isaac

The hardware for this saw has three functions. It must hold the blade in tension, accommodate blade rotation (when desired), and hold a turned handle. Of these, the first and last are nearly trivial. The second, to allow rotation, yet … Continue reading →

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