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The Orientals, unlike Westerners, have patience and concentration - they are not like a bull in a China Shop which many Westerners are. And that is why, if you appreciate Oriental furniture, you may...

You've got the right idea:
1. Mark the cuts with a pencil or scribe.
2. Use a dojuki to score the cuts.
3. Use a ryobi to do the cut - it requires both hands on the saw, and concentration...

Why Woodjoy? ECE & Ulmia are considerably cheaper and have numerous blades from which to choose.

I've heard so much that is bad about bow (frame saws). But, having never used one, I think they are the most versatile. I've found Ulmia & Ece. Any recommendations.

Gramercy are way out of my price range.

What would you suggest for a panel saw? LV has:

"First developed in 1776, Pax handsaws have a reputation for quality and performance. The alloy-steel blades are taper ground and breasted to...

My 1st project (after 25 yrs.), is to build a sturdy workbench, Roubo-style (only because I like the looks), using dimensional lumber, for which, I want to do entirely by hand, - if there are more...

I have exactly the same problem as you, except my eye sight is probably poorer - that's why I sold my bandsaw. How long should a rip saw be to do accurate rips (28" ?). Some woodworkers recommend...

Hi David: I'm wondering, if you're interested in the speed of cutting and fatigue (I'm 61 and get tired easily), why not a bandsaw (noise?). Cuts quicker and more accurately than any handsaw, and...

David: As with Kim, I really like your response. Would it be possible for you to post a rudimentary, very short guide as to how to file a rip saw with set & fleam? Will jointing do the same for...

Thank you very much Kim for making someone feel better about themselves and giving a good explanation, rather than the ones who don't answer the questions directly - you don't seem to be in the...

Hello David: Why did you choose ECE over Ulmia? And why do you use it so infrequently? It seems like the most versatile saw you can buy - there are blades for every purpose (I think).

Hi Mike: Woodjoy's prices for frame saws (bow saws), seem VERY out of line with Ulmia's and ECE's. Any reason for that - after all, it's several pieces of wood with a blade and some twine. The...

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I'm confused. Are you talking about a bow saw, like the one I limb trees with, or a frame saw like ECE or Ulmia. My understanding is that they are two different saws, or perhaps now, the...

Thanks, I've read those sights but, they don't explain the following fundamental questions (unless I've missed something in my haste):

1. When you joint a rip saw with set, do you hammer the set...

You can buy unscented baby oil.

The "horse stuff" is probably liniment (linament). Be careful which type you buy - some of it has exotic oils, because it was made for muscular pain relief.

Thanks Lowell - I think I read too much.

Hi Steve:
Any liquid can be used as a lubricant/cutting fluid - it all depends on how much muscle you want to put into it and if you don't mind breathing in the stuff. The idea is to cut quickly...

[QUOTE=David Weaver;2253678]This isn't good advice if you're using oilstones and stopping after using a surgical black.

Brent's comparison for stropping, iIRC (I can't find it on there) was 0.5...

Jim: I've read so many ways to file a rip saw that I'm confused. They say joint it (easy enough), but how do you joint a saw that is set, without pounding the teeth flat again, otherwise one side...

Hi Jim: And what would those saws be (names & TPI pls.)? From what little I've read (in ignorance), a bow (frame) saw is much more versatile as a starter, and perhaps a "do most of it" for an...

Hi Mike: I am very intrigued with your post. You seem to be one of the very few people who don't slam the bow (frame) saws. Just from looking at the two major vendors (ECE and Ulmia), they not...

My Opinion (don't care for sand stones because of their expense & wear):

1. Diamond - fast cutting, great for flattening (can't use with sand stones?), too expensive
2, Sandpaper - very...

Thanks Jim: You & Mike Siemsen have provided me with a path to pursue. Any suggestions w.r.t. a "good" panel panel saw. As this will be my 1st saw (forgetting about the junk I have, and it is junk),...

Jim: Can I do small rips?