13 hours ago, aaronc said:

I had another item come in today. More of a want than a need, but have looked at these for years and Grizzly has them on clearance. It's the mandarin version of the old versa vice. I'll say this, it's lubed up well.

Nice.

I love a good vise. i would not know what to do without mine. They are nondowithouters, lol

I've used those saws before and find them clumsy. Don't get me wrong they are beautiful saws but IMO there are better for cutting dovetails specifically.

I cut these

Using these dovetail saws from Lee Valley

These were designed and balanced for cutting dovetails.

2 minutes ago, MrRick said:

I've used those saws before and find them clumsy. Don't get me wrong they are beautiful saws but IMO there are better for cutting dovetails specifically.

I cut these

Using these dovetail saws from Lee Valley

These were designed and balanced for cutting dovetails.

I love my Veritas saws. I think they are about as perfect as you can get, and I've used a ton of vintage backsaws. They are lovely, but the balance, weight, and feel in the hand of my veritas saws is better, at least for me.

Having said that, I should have a Thomas Flinn Lynx tenon saw arriving next week. A gift from a friend. The Crown above or the one I have coming, or any other decent quality saw will do the work just fine. IMO in the final analysis it is the hand of the sawyer that matters most. I saw at least one person cut good quality dovetails with a hacksaw, believe it or not.

Those are lovely dovetails, btw.

Thanks @Handfoolery I 100% agree with your comment "...IMO in the final analysis it is the hand of the sawyer that matters most...."

"It's not the weapon, it's how you wield it!" Right?

Did you see the video I posted of Frank Klausz cutting dovetails with a bow saw?

Edited March 5Mar 5 by MrRick

Just now, MrRick said:

Thanks @Handfoolery I 100% agree with your comment "...IMO in the final analysis it is the hand of the sawyer that matters most...."

"It's not the weapon, it's his you wield it!"

Did you see the video I post of Frank Klausz cutting dovetails with a bow saw?

No, but I love Frank, so I will!

@MrRick , just watched. Awesome.

I love the fact there was no "faff".

Most people think dovetails are some mysterious joint only experts can cut well.

And there is great satisfaction in cutting really beautiful ones, which we should strive to do.

But they were a utilitarian joint. A lot of times, like at the back of a drawer, they were seldom even seen, and a lot of craftsmen laid them out completely by eye. Even an ugly dovetail will most likely work just fine.

But where's the fun it that? LOL 😁

I have an 1830 English Sideboard that is solid Oak. The drawers all have dovetails that you really don't see unless you're looking. They aren't that pretty. Obviously hand done. BUT... they are perfect. Tight with no gaps, not a single one of them. Makes me think of someone from the past cutting them like Frank with his bow saw! LOL.

2 hours ago, steven newman said:

Planer can be run with just me left hand....so

It hard to keep a good man down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1 hour ago, Handfoolery said:

I love a good vise

I have hundreds vices Just not the kind that mount on benches!!!

saws

Old Stand-by......Disston No. 68...

right off the saws...

Disston No. 4......14", 9ppi, filed rip....8 full strokes per cut..

17 minutes ago, steven newman said:

Old Stand-by......Disston No. 68...

I have one of those!

Anymore, I use the Japanese Dozuki saw. For me, I seem to have more control.

3 hours ago, lew said:

I have hundreds vices Just not the kind that mount on benches!!!

They all cost money $$ 😁😄

52 minutes ago, aaronc said:

They all cost money $$ 😁😄

Some even require weekly meetings...

9 minutes ago, lew said:

Some even require weekly meetings...

No comment, other than if I had to give up potatoes it would take weekly meetings.

Getting close to finishing the mobile clamp rack. 🙂 3D printed the last two holders for f-clamps this afternoon and my pup helped me get the holders attached and clamps in place. (She inserted herself into that first picture - I think she figured she should get some credit given all her work supervising me!)

Still need to get the squares in place as well as few other layout items. Have a few long/large clamps that will go on the side, held by a long magnet bar. Really like the brown paper roll on top - used it today on another project. The little edge clamps are on a removable board that is held in place with keyhole slots. Will be nice to be able to grab them all and take to project.

Have a cordless drill rack underway - hope to finish it up tomorrow.

Looks good Barb! You'll find it very handy I'm sure. It's nice to organize a shop. Makes it more joyful to woodwork.

17 minutes ago, MrRick said:

It's nice to organize a shop

I agree. Long way to go, but working to improve layout and function. I will admit I'll likely need to throw in some "real projects" in the midst of the shop items to keep myself in balance !

31 minutes ago, BB1 said:

..... I'll likely need to throw in some "real projects" in the midst of the shop items to keep myself in balance !

Boy ain't that the truth! I like my shop neat and clean and almost never quit for the night without putting things away and cleaning up. Once in a while I cave into laziness or not caring but that's rare for me. BUT!.... I must have a balance of actual project woodworking or it's all in vain!

1 hour ago, BB1 said:

The little edge clamps are on a removable board that is held in place with keyhole slots. Will be nice to be able to grab them all and take to project.

Very clever idea. I like it. The overall project looks great Barbara. Very organized and accessible.

24 minutes ago, MrRick said:

almost never quit for the night without putting things away and cleaning up

My habit for a long time has been to vacuum where I've worked (floor, the tools, etc), and unplug tools. I'm working to develop better habits on getting tools back in place as well. Feels good to return the next day to some level of order. Doesn't always happen, but trying at least. Oh, and just bought a big box of pencils as mine seems to vanish on a regular basis. 🤣🤣🤣

Edited March 6Mar 6 by BB1