saw set's how to use and which to buy - FineWoodworking
Nov 24, 2006 · The vintage Eclipse is a better set, though. The Somax's plunger is not as strong a grip as the 42, but it does help. On small joinery saws with less than about 1/2" usable depth below the handle, its design has a portion of the set which rides on the cheek of the saw, limiting the ability to set those teeth.
Throwback: How to sharpen a handsaw - FineWoodworking
Jan 5, 2024 · Filing a crosscut saw is aided by a bearing guide on the saw and a tilting guide on the file. Maintain consistent pressure for an equal number of strokes in each gullet, with a tooth set toward you always closest to the saw handle. A crosscut saw is filed well if you can slide a needle between the tips of the teeth without it falling.
Sharpening Paragon Dovetail saw - FineWoodworking
Dec 25, 2005 · There is too much set on the saw and it never cut very well, especially the tenon saw. Would it be best to refile all the teeth wtih the file at 90 degrees so the knife edge on each tooth is squared off, or file it with the same knife edge. I was planning to hammer out the set and re-set it with less. Thanks for the advice.
Woodworking safely with small parts - FineWoodworking
Apr 15, 2024 · Make the block long enough to control safely with a miter gauge. Then rabbet both of its ends using a dado set buried in a sacrificial rip fence (clamped to the normal rip fence). Cut the rabbeted block into strips. Make sure the saw has a zero-clearance throat plate, and use a full-length push stick to control the workpiece safely.
Tool Review: Laguna 18BX - FineWoodworking
Nov 22, 2017 · Update 6/2020: After getting tired of needing a pair of pliers to get the guides to stay put, I spent $300 on a set of Carters. Much easier to adjust, but I had to get roller guides when I had wanted to use blocks on this saw. Today I put a new blade in and was reminded again of what a pain blade changes are on this machine.
Three Ways to Cut a Rabbet Joint - FineWoodworking
May 24, 2018 · I have another method of making a stopped rebate (Rabbet .. ugh!). This involves an azebiki saw, and then cleaning up with a cutting gauge. The other issue is that the panel (in the link below) is dovetailed and creating a stopped rebate would weaken the dovetails. Therefore, cut the stopped rebate about 50mm short to protect the tails.
Dewalt 770 Deluxe Powershop 10 inch - FineWoodworking
Feb 11, 2006 · But we still have not been able to loosen and turn the bevel of the saw, to have the arbor pointing against the table. It moves a little and is not frozen. There is something, may be a pin, that fixes the saw’s bevel angle. The terse printed description on the saw (the arm) says “pull, and turn the saw…” The “pull” is mysterious.
Morrill Saw Sets Catalog & Directions - FineWoodworking
Sep 9, 2009 · New on the website is a Morrill Products catalog, 1917, featuring the Morril Saw sets and how to use them. Plus, their complete line of liquid soap dispensers for those of you who have need of such. And a few other items, New York Mallet & Handle Co. catalog, Roseboom Broom Makers Supplies and a John S. Fray Co ad cover. Enjoy Gary
How to weave a wooden tile seat - FineWoodworking
Oct 25, 2024 · In this Skills Spotlight piece, which is a companion to the author's article "Walnut Easy Chair with a Slung-Tile Seat," Scott McGlasson focuses specifically on the seat itself. He shares his techniques for making the tiles, drilling the holes in them for the rope, weaving them in a running-bond pattern, and creating the walnut beads that decorate the tied end of the rope.
18-in. Bandsaw JWBS-18X - FineWoodworking
Dec 1, 2005 · The WMH Tool Group recently unveiled its redesigned 18-in. Jet bandsaw with a 12-in. resaw capacity. The saw has many significant improvements over the previous 18-in. model (JWBS-18). A much stiffer frame and a beefier upper guide-post mount result in …