Author Archives: Isaac

Wanted to buy: Burr saw toother / retoother

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Isaac

I really, really, want a Burr toother / retoother. If anyone has a lead on one that may be for sale, I would love to hear about it. Rust is ok, so long as the die does not have large … Continue reading →

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Saw build along index

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Isaac

Since the saw build along entries contained some useful information, I have created this entry as an index for the series. This index lists the entries in chronological order, which corresponds closely to the order in which I work.   … Continue reading →

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A few Ready To Ship saws added

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Isaac

All of these are available for immediate shipment. Click on the heading of each saw for more pictures. Specifications and order buttons for each saw are on my Ready To Ship page.   10″ dovetail saw with large rift-sawn cherry … Continue reading →

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Left-handed saw option added

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Isaac

This is a long overdue option, particularly since I am left-handed. Left-handed saws simply have the bolt heads and the spine stamp on what is usually considered the back side. There is no difference in the shape of the handle … Continue reading →

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It’s a live…

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Isaac

…a live edge, that is. After seeing several infill planes in desert ironwood, a customer sent me a piece of his own to use for a saw handle. This saw had two firsts for me – working with desert ironwood … Continue reading →

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Now selling truncated cone saw bolts and nuts

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Isaac

After multiple requests, I am now making truncated cone saw bolts and nuts. They are available in two sizes. The large variant is intended to replace those found on several Disston models from the mid 19th century.  Their overall geometry … Continue reading →

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Nothing Gold Can Stay

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Isaac

The three saws shown in my last post are all wrapped up and working their way across the big pond. Working with stainless steel presented some new challenges, but it’s hard to dwell on those when the last thought and … Continue reading →

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A trio of saws in the works

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Isaac

They don’t yet look like much, but this matching set should be something special. They are destined to live in England, with a gentleman whom I have had the pleasure of conversing with extensively. The handles are walnut crotch, while … Continue reading →

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Finally on the Moxon vise bandwagon

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Isaac

Last month, with the Woodworking in America conference fast approaching, I finished my mini Roubo. While the diminutive size and knockdown construction make it a wonderful traveling bench, it does not incorporate any vises or clamps. While not being one … Continue reading →

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Catching up on walnut crotch handles

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Isaac

For all of you who have saws with walnut crotch handles on order, this should be welcome news. After a lot of sawmill tours, phone calls, and online searches, I finally have enough walnut crotch to make a sizable dent … Continue reading →

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