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What are the Best Saws for Making Thick Rip Cuts?
There’s a lot of choice when it comes to hand saws.
And unfortunately options usually just make things more complicated.
So hopefully the video above will help clear up some of the confusion around which saw to reach for or at least give you something to think about when you’ve got a lot of thick ripping to get on with.
If you'd like to see a written post on this topic then you can find it here:
www.theenglishwoodworker.com/best-hand-saws-thick-rips
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How to Sharpen a Router Plane?
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Download the 'Simple Sharpening Station' drawing here: www.theenglishwoodworker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Your-Simple-Sharpening-Station.pdf If you’ve seen a fair bit of my work then you’ll probably know that despite my love of keeping the tool kit minimal I’m a huge fan of the router plane. And this brings up a common question that I’ve decided to answer today - How do you keep your route...
Bench top Edge Jointing Tip For Easy Glue Joints.
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For a lesson in edge jointing larger edge you can find a FREE step-by-step video in our Member's Area - Sign Up For A FREE Account Here: www.theenglishwoodworker.com/edge-jointing-long-boards-by-hand/ Or Login if you're already a member: www.theenglishwoodworkerjournal.com/login-1/ Edge Jointing by Hand Leaves Us With Lots to Consider. Is the edge square to the face of the board?? Is the edge o...
Quick & Simple Homemade Clamps
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Learn more about building your own homemade clamps in the blog post: www.theenglishwoodworker.com/make-your-own-woodworking-clamps/ This video is a short segment taken from our Nest of Tables build. In it I explain about my 'homemade' clamps, along with why they are so useful for the glue up of this small, delicate table which was awkward to clamp due to how important it was to keep everything ...
Chapter One Summary - Prototyping The Nest of Tables
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This is a quick video to give some extra insights into the first chapter of 'The Nest of Tables' series. The series is now running and can be purchased at the intro price here: www.theenglishwoodworkerjournal.com/checkout/?rid=pZ296E Or watch an overview of the whole series here: ua-cam.com/video/_A5hjwKqBp4/v-deo.html This nest of tables is based on a design where they'll each come together wi...
The Nest of Tables - Woodworking Project Build
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This is the introduction to our in depth project build of a Nest of Tables. For full details include the tools and techniques that are used please visit the website: www.theenglishwoodworker.com/build-nest-of-tables-woodwork-video/
Gluing Up A Workbench Leg - Perfect Face to Face Glue Joints
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Right then, I finally got round to starting some of these question and answers. This is a bit of an odd ball, but something that’s asked a lot. I also see this issue a lot… sadly. The problem is delamination. An issue where a big face to face glue line starts to fail or peel open. I use a workbench leg as an example in this video, as this is where it most commonly happens. And also despite maki...
Build A Shooting Board With Hand Tools
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DOWNLOAD THE DRAWING HERE: www.theenglishwoodworker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/The-Shooting-Board.pdf I needed to knock up a new shooting board so we turned it into a video! There's loads of designs and approaches to building a shooting board, but as you might expect from us this one is super simple. The finished thing is small and light, which suits my work really well as I can just chuck ...
How To Cut Perfect Mortice Walls - With A Router Plane
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The router plane is one of those rare tools that seems to always be in my hand despite not really being an essential in my minimal tool kit. In doesn't quite have the versatility of a chisel which can pretty much come in for anything. But when it does suit a job it offers precision with such simplicity that it's an absolute joy to use. If you've got one (and you should have) then you'll be eage...
How to Build a Danish Stool - Woodworking Project with Seat Weaving: Intro
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In our latest online series we're working step-by-step through the build of this Danish Stool. It's a fantastic project for honing your hand tool skills, as there's a lot of variety and complexity included in a build that requires very little timber. All of the joints are angled and each requires a different approach, and we also cover full details for how to weave the seat. With almost 5 hours...
Build a Trestle Table With Hand Tools - Project Intro
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Our latest series is now complete as has been described as 'Our best videos yet!' The full project is over 7 hours long divided in to ten videos with downloadable PDF plans. Don't miss the introductory discount! ends soon - Find details at the website: www.theenglishwoodworker.com/how-to-build-trestle-table/ We're building a trestle table step-by-step with nothing but a basic set of hand tools....
The Industrial Desk - Woodworking Project. Intro.
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Now running! - Don't miss the introductory discount! Our latest online series takes you step by step through the build of a wooden desk with an industrial and modular theme. The series is brought in seven chapters with a run time of approx. 4 hours and includes full PDF plans. For further details see the website: https:www.theenglishwoodworker.com/woodworking-desk-project-video
How To Build A Retro Sideboard By Hand
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This is a short overview of our Retro Sideboard build series. For full details of the build see the website: www.theenglishwoodworker.com/build-a-retro-sideboard-online-video-series/ The unit is designed to built in a combination of woods to be economic on the time taken to build and the cost. Softwood is used for the main carcase which is fast to prep and dovetail together. Oak is then used to...
Build A French Workbench
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The French workbench is simple and strong - just how a bench should be. This step-by-step build video is based on a typical, traditional design which is built to last. We’re joining the top from slabs and using draw bored mortice and tenons for the base. The leg vice build includes the installation of a cross to keep it simple in use - drawings to make your own cross are included within the PDF...
The Raw Edge Coffee Table - Video Series Intro
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It's Time For Another Build Series! As usual we're building by hand, with minimal tools. This time It's a modern design, requiring us to refine our skills and work with perfect accuracy. But we'll still be learning the most efficient ways to achieve this by a proper understanding of our tools and techniques. We're taking some rough old oak and making it gleam... warts and all! Our Raw Edge Coff...
How To Correct An Out Of Square Mortice And Tenon
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How To Correct An Out Of Square Mortice And Tenon
Chair Building - How To Build A Chair With Basic Hand Tools
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Chair Building - How To Build A Chair With Basic Hand Tools
How to Build A Chair - With Basic Hand Tools
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How to Build A Chair - With Basic Hand Tools
Scruffy Dovetails - Richard Rants
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Scruffy Dovetails - Richard Rants
Build A Hall Table - Premium Series Intro
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Build A Hall Table - Premium Series Intro
Build Your Own Wooden Hand Plane (Intro)
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Build Your Own Wooden Hand Plane (Intro)
Get Sharp - Sharpening Edge Tools. Introduction to a Premium Series
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Get Sharp - Sharpening Edge Tools. Introduction to a Premium Series
Introducing The Side Table & Bridle Guides (Premium Series)
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Introducing The Side Table & Bridle Guides (Premium Series)
Intro - The English Workbench Premium Series
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Intro - The English Workbench Premium Series
Prepare To Build A Laminated Wooden Hand Plane
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Prepare To Build A Laminated Wooden Hand Plane
How to Set the English Pattern Marking Gauge
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How to Set the English Pattern Marking Gauge
Learn Hand Tool Woodworking Online - Intro To Project Series
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Learn Hand Tool Woodworking Online - Intro To Project Series
Making Your Own Wooden Hand Plane- First Thoughts
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Making Your Own Wooden Hand Plane- First Thoughts
Tuning Hand Planes - Setting The Cap Iron / Chip Breaker
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Tuning Hand Planes - Setting The Cap Iron / Chip Breaker
Tuning Bench Planes - Preparing The Cap Iron / Chip Breaker
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Tuning Bench Planes - Preparing The Cap Iron / Chip Breaker

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @benjaminjackson8713
    @benjaminjackson8713 3 дні тому

    I'm fairly certain the reason you bend it over the grain instead of with the grain is because you would be putting the tip through the same grain line close to each other. In drier woods this can cause the board to split. Another thing to know is if you're using oval/cut nails it's not a bad idea to predrill a small hole to prevent the wedging of the nail from creating splits as well.

  • @Gerry-xm7iu
    @Gerry-xm7iu 17 днів тому

    Planes trains and automobiles

  • @COEYRN
    @COEYRN 22 дні тому

    This video is 10 years old and I'm still going to thank you

  • @COEYRN
    @COEYRN 22 дні тому

    Damn I missed the sharpener truck yesterday. This would be a lot easier with professionally sharpened tools. That's what I get for being a lazy or maybe not wanting to look like a dog running down the street after a truck😂

  • @teosinghsyiem9426
    @teosinghsyiem9426 25 днів тому

    Interesting 🤔

  • @gbwildlifeuk8269
    @gbwildlifeuk8269 Місяць тому

    The reason japanese pull saws are favoured over western saws for ripping, is because there's less effort required. With western saws you're pushing, (which is mainly relying on weight) and with japanese saws you're pulling. This uses a lot of back, arm and shoulder muscles and not one arm weight. Because of this it's always easier pulling than pushing.

  • @paullampru3591
    @paullampru3591 2 місяці тому

    Given a flat-square board, would dowels provide strength and alignment?

  • @yasarmevlutoglu776
    @yasarmevlutoglu776 2 місяці тому

    Хотя и сделано по мастерски ,волокна подобраны неправильно,Они должны быть горизонтальны , параллельно подошве

  • @johnc6809
    @johnc6809 2 місяці тому

    Great job on the box. The tool marks are subtle but a great detail. How often did you need to sharpen any of your planes during the process? Tremont Nail Co. here in the states, still makes square cut nails. Their clench nails have a rectangular cross section that give a nice effect when clenched.

  • @richardc6932
    @richardc6932 2 місяці тому

    For all my years in woodworking I have been a power tool guy, probably because of the New Yankee Workshop and Norm Abram. Now at the tender age of 76, I am drawn into the world of hand tools, especially bench planes and chisels. A safer and more relaxing way of working in wood, not to mention the safety of it. Dustless and noiseless. What I don’t understand is why anyone likes exerting that much energy in sawing heavy lumber, a bandsaw is a more civilized way to go. If I wanted a workout, I would go to a gym. Japanese saws are flimsy and can’t be sharpened and a pull stroke feels unnatural. Not everyone is built like this fellow and even he dislikes the job.

  • @ared18t
    @ared18t 2 місяці тому

    I love your videos I'm definitely buying a few this year

  • @calumblair
    @calumblair 2 місяці тому

    Miss your refreshing take on woodworking, wish you were still posting

  • @thomasabraham8988
    @thomasabraham8988 2 місяці тому

    👍👍👍..

  • @marvinostman522
    @marvinostman522 2 місяці тому

    I was listening to your cutting tools. The sound says all your tools would make a razor seem blunt. Any sharpening tips?

  • @richardc6932
    @richardc6932 2 місяці тому

    I see you follow Paul Seller. He is the inventor of of that little guide.

  • @richardc6932
    @richardc6932 2 місяці тому

    I would rather let my 5 year old grandson do all my dovetail joinery than use nails in that manner. Unless you are using decorative cut nails for aesthetics, I wouldn’t use nails unless they come out of an air nailer and are buried below the surface of the piece.

  • @richardc6932
    @richardc6932 2 місяці тому

    Watching this video has convinced me that two layers of 5/8” Baltic birch with the bottom layer slightly wider for the planer to ride on is what I will do. This is just a shooting board not a piece of furniture and plywood eliminates the warping issue.

  • @marvinostman522
    @marvinostman522 2 місяці тому

    Hey you need to remember that all our cousins came from somewhere else.

  • @CandidZulu
    @CandidZulu 3 місяці тому

    I like hogging out with a gouge actually. Less risk of splinters. Not tried it yet (cold workshop) but perhaps, if we found a way to put a stop of some sort on a chisel, smaller dados could be made with just a chisel and a hammer!? I'm planning to make a box for my screws, and need lots of dividers!

  • @scumbly
    @scumbly 3 місяці тому

    The tip about grain pulling toward vs away at 4:40 was worth the subscription alone. Thanks!

  • @johnfitzgerald4274
    @johnfitzgerald4274 3 місяці тому

    Thank you.

  • @dilex2870
    @dilex2870 3 місяці тому

    Thank you, I Like you teaching🎉

  • @3112134
    @3112134 3 місяці тому

    I'm so surprised that Cack-Handed is in the dictionary.

  • @dale1956ties
    @dale1956ties 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the tips. BTW, I loved the shot with the camera attached o the plane. Brilliant.

  • @jimlelan4906
    @jimlelan4906 4 місяці тому

    I found several other tests that were extremely sensitive at indicating the SI’s were the pain generators, 100% proven by SI joint injection under fluoroscopic guidance.

  • @Mr_Rick
    @Mr_Rick 4 місяці тому

    Would love to see a UA-cam channel dedicated to making wooden hand planes!! Go for it!

    • @johnmine5609
      @johnmine5609 23 дні тому

      www.youtube.com/@StavrosGakos/videos

  • @Mr_Rick
    @Mr_Rick 4 місяці тому

    I would welcome another UA-cam channel dedicated to making hand planes. Go for it!👍

  • @AESamuel
    @AESamuel 4 місяці тому

    Hi Richard, I hope you're keeping well! Do you have any plans for releasing more content? I find your insights incredibly valuable!

  • @user-hr5di8sn8b
    @user-hr5di8sn8b 4 місяці тому

    lovely lesson, thank you!!! What wood did you use here?

  • @jessestrum
    @jessestrum 4 місяці тому

    the guru talk about loving yourself

  • @user-ee5km3mq9c
    @user-ee5km3mq9c 4 місяці тому

    I was with you right up until you used a stapler on the end grain joint. Sorry mate.

  • @luispacheco8745
    @luispacheco8745 4 місяці тому

    I have to say love your channel

  • @jeremywalker666
    @jeremywalker666 4 місяці тому

    Something similar to this that I'd like to see is the raised panel like on cabinet doors. I know there's many ways to get them done like using the fillister or combo. They can be made with routers and even table saws but I'd like to see them made with basic woodworking hand tools.

  • @MISANTHROPE1964
    @MISANTHROPE1964 4 місяці тому

    Brilliant. Thanks much, as a hobbyist, my saw skills leave much to be desired. Sawing a little off the line and chiseling back is a brilliant trick I haven’t seen before.

  • @deemdoubleu
    @deemdoubleu 5 місяців тому

    Awesome, love your no thrills approach

  • @majesticdragonfly
    @majesticdragonfly 5 місяців тому

    Hi Richard, are you still a

  • @ianbirkett
    @ianbirkett 5 місяців тому

    never knew about that technique. a thing of honest rustic beauty

  • @kurtiskronk5979
    @kurtiskronk5979 5 місяців тому

    Great video. It's amazing how things that seem so simple can actually have a lot of depth. Learned several things in this video. Keep it up!

  • @ChristiKuhn
    @ChristiKuhn 6 місяців тому

    If you were stacking more than two pieces together, how would you deal with the growth rings?

  • @iamwhoiam4410
    @iamwhoiam4410 6 місяців тому

    I've got Lie Neilson and Veritas saws, and then I have 12 Japanese saws, and use them all depending on the situation. If I have to cut real fine or small dovetails I use the Japanese saws, and I also use them for cutting small tenons. At my age now, and some elbow tendonitis, I use a bandsaw and table saw sometimes to rip with . Interesting video and thanks for sharing it. Your videos are great for beginners.

  • @acek100
    @acek100 6 місяців тому

    Resaw or ripping ? Resaw bandsaw all the way. Ripping Just use a table saw or better yet a track saw could be ideal.

  • @John-rq3cd
    @John-rq3cd 6 місяців тому

    Richard, Thank you for your initial guidance in this fine art so many years ago. This was the first thing I ever built and to be honest it is really crappe but after all these years (10) it still holding together and provides a home for all my saws. I'm older now with a myriad of problems but I still get out to the shop once in a while and build things. As things happen I became mostly a carpenter, building my own deck for the yard, a shed for the garden, repairing stairs but your lessons have been the inspiration for all the work and I did get better...sorta sideways but none the less. After all these years that chest is still with me and I currently use it as a saw bench for cross cutting as well as saw storage. Once again thank you and I look forward to you next video, maybe on that saw till and shelf for the inside. Merry Christmas 2023!

  • @gregtricker-reissig7301
    @gregtricker-reissig7301 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for the terrific presentation, Richard. Indeed, ripping is the bane of my existence. But as one who prefers to repurpose seasoned wood, it's something I spend an inordinate amount of time doing by hand. I'm really keen to explore the Irwin option. I always bought Irwin hardpoint panel saws, but I haven't found one that would rip. Did you find the model number of the one you like? Or is it just a matter of buying any universal one with the lowest TPI?

  • @jonny67h
    @jonny67h 6 місяців тому

    Live n northern ireland, watching Rex and end up back hear. Lovely

  • @sethwarner2540
    @sethwarner2540 6 місяців тому

    Did I hear you say you specialize in custom benches? I am interested in a bench that can be picked up with one hand, walk into the woods, set it on a rock and find wood nearby to carve into spoons, forks, spatulas.

  • @ianmurray3820
    @ianmurray3820 7 місяців тому

    Hand tool work definitely keeps you fit generally but like any repetitive exercise it wears things out, I’ve always used a mixture of power tools and a few hand tools, and since retiring I have collected more of both, I do prefer a quiet dust free workshop where I can listen to the radio whilst working on something, !!!! BUT.!!! Ripping 8 x 4 sheets, 6” posts or anything reasonably hard takes - its toll on your body - and too much time ..!!!…I think even the most skilled craftsmen from the past would have used every tool at their disposal to be more productive and As you said “ just get on with it.!! …with whatever tools you have… great video…👍💪🏻

  • @G-nb6mb
    @G-nb6mb 7 місяців тому

    Richard, could you cover the traditional tools of the English furniture maker of the mid-to-late 19th century? And maybe round it down to the ones that are required versus ones that are a ‘nice-to-have’ thing? I want to make a minimalistic kit, but I also enjoy historical tools. And I believe that most of them would have been made by the craftsman themselves, or at least a good amount would’ve been. Best regards, -G

  • @DessieTots
    @DessieTots 7 місяців тому

    Haha! My older Stanley Bailey No.5 turned up on Tuesday this week. Wait till I show this video to my wife. However an amateur woodworker, even as bad as me can’t have enough planes.

  • @AMTunLimited
    @AMTunLimited 7 місяців тому

    I know this video is like 8 years old and it's got some incredible information, but did my man say ALL of this saw are rip-filed?!?

  • @sjhcfp8146
    @sjhcfp8146 7 місяців тому

    Great vid, and your opening conclusion (use a bandsaw) answers a conundrum I’ve been trying to solve for sometime now! Alas I don’t really have room for a bandsaw (or table saw, or god forbid a thicknesser), but perhaps I’ll have to consider it more carefully. Agree that ripping with a western saw can be exhausting, though I love my old school £5 one. Japanese saws I also agree with, and I actually find they’re quicker. Where they fall down for me (and this may just be poor technique on my part) is accuracy and straightness. I find the thinness of the blades makes them wander like crazy, but that may just be me!