Improve a Coping Saw
Your saw can work better by adding washers or by changing the way you saw. When I was a kid, the first saw I bought was a Craftsman coping saw…
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Knew Concepts MKV Fret Saw Review
Tool: 5″ Mk.V Saw with Lever Tension Shop Now Manufacturer: Knew Concepts MSRP: $99 One of the very first “nice” tools I bought myself was a Knew Concepts fret saw….
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The Secrets to Sawing Fast
The traditional hand saw (when wielded correctly) can size all your stock. Here’s a basic primer. Hand saws were used to make some of the finest furniture ever built. They…
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The $15 Lab Test: A Modern Take on the Ryoba Saw
In my woodworking classes, our tool rack is a bit like a stress-test laboratory. From fourth grade through high school, my students use Japanese-style saws for nearly every project. These…
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STL 362: Hold the Saw like a Baby Bird
Seasoned furniture maker Jeff Miller and Vic sit down to discuss his new-found love of building guitars, the importance of routine practice, and proper woodworking body mechanics.
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The Core Hand Tools
For the cost of one large piece of machinery, you can set up a complete shop with hand tools. Here’s what you need to get started.
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