Terry- I've cut the pocket on a router table, all by hand, and with a keyseat cutter. Keyseat cutter is awesome but I use it with a milling machine which makes it pretty user friendly. If you're doing it by hand a 3/16" forstner bit can be pretty useful to remove the majority of the waste and then finish it off using a chisel.

 

I wish I had participated. I knew I would. But I just got through a really busy spell, and about to enter another. In that respect, it's good I refrained.

All that wishywashiness said… This is an awesome frikkin swap. Well done, fellas!

 

You can actually start the mortise with a saw and saw out about half of it on a diagonal before the saw would start to hit anything important. Then I follow up with a sharp chisel by hand.

 

Coping saw #1 finished.

 

hey I need to order some brass screws for these dozuki saws. I know it's not keeping up with traditional dozuki but I'm going for a hybrid class it up a bit approach. who can I get some of them suckers from?

 

Doug - that saw turned out really nice. The maple is fantastic.

cdaniels - are you looking for split-nut type screws? If so, LJ ErikF is your man.

 

Terry- ya you'd think we'd learn. If your gonna do the plate kerf by hand, start sawing or chopping undersized. You can always pare it wider with a chisel.

I've started shaping both totes. I don't think the sawmakers out there are going to have to worry about any competition from me. I'm having fun, but this takes me so long I'd never make a buck at it.

I like using block planes and chisels as much as I can before I switch to files, rasps, and sandpaper.

 

Red how do you like that little LN block pictured there? I really need to get a good block plane in my arsenal and am having a tough time deciding between LN or veritas.

 

Yea my next purchase will probably be a block plane since all I have is my old trusty Stanley 220

I'm thinking about the LN skew block plane or the Stanley 140

 

Doug, That IS a gorgeous saw, nice work!

Thanks for the tips, guys, forgot about starting with a saw…doh!

Red, your cheek looks awesome! Don't fool yourself…

 

Richard. I love that 102. It's a the perfect little block imo.

If your not familiar, it's small, palm-sized. For an all around block, I'd get the LA 60 1/2 block plane.

 

Since getting my Millers Falls 07 (skew block) it's been pretty much the only one I really use. FWIW.

 

Wow, I've never seen a MF skew plane…photos, please.

My go-to block is a sharp Stanley65, love the knuckle joint lever cap for its looks and the threaded rod for adjusting iron depth, add the adjustable mouth, and what else is there to need? Except maybe some bronze! LOL. No LN block planes in my shop…but my b-day is only 3 months away…

 

Oh crap, just re-read the swap rules…we need to submit photos in a couple of weeks? Looks like I better get busy…

 

Oh crap, just re-read the swap rules…we need to submit photos in a couple of weeks? Looks like I better get busy…

- terryR

I know the feeling, my saw isn't started anywhere except in my head, yet. Got a couple projects checked off the shop queue, so should be able to start on it this weekend. Though I'm looking at all the great preview pics going on and wondering if what I was planning will be worthy.

 

you've got over a month! lol
we'll trade October 1st. Send a picture around Sept. 1st.

 

Ya, that is kinda sneakin up though, isn't it.

 

you ve got over a month!

- Mosquito

Are you not familiar with my pace of work? That's probably not enough time.

 

For Terry:

 

Thanks, Ian. Looks like a fine plane to have in the arsenal! Love how the machined pattern travels up the knuckle lever cap, and of course the name on the side. ( I wish Sargent had done that)...gonna have to search for one of those guys, or reasearch the Sargent alternative…now.

Oh, I just relaxed about the deadline…completely forgot that August comes between now and then. Too much stress lately!

AND our female pig is due any day…no end to the stress.

 

Here's a teaser of the handle on a bonus item I'm including with my saw. This handle is walnut. The saw set is just for scale.

 

A little saw building…

 

Erik, you are officially a beast! Unfortunately I spent the money set aside for the saw we were brain storming on the ER, but it shouldn't be too long before I recoup my losses.

 

But I do really like that big tenon saw you have up there!

 

Figured this'd be the place to ask, I bought these bits but they feel lighter than aluminum, wth did I buy?