As a retired Professor, I truly appreciate how clear and articulate you are. Your presentations on woodworking are among the best I’ve seen on UA-cam, and this one on backsaws is no exception. Par excellence!
Not all milled-slot backs are installed with epoxy. I made two saws with parts from Mike Wenzloff, and I followed his instructions by using medium-strength "blue" threadlocker (Loctite 242). Although he said to me that the backs won't ever come off, you can dissolve blue with acetone, and I suspect that I'd be able to get the back off that way. (I haven't had a reason to try, but perhaps I could sometime if I had the time and parts lying around.)
It’s nice to have a collection of lovely tools but I’m not sure you NEED more than a dovetail saw and a tenon saw because either of them will do a decent cross cut. My Pax dovetail saw is a 13TPI rip and it cuts beautifully with almost no set at all.
How much do you two know about frame saws for joinery? I'm a belgian woodworker and they're the kind I find easily on the used market around here. Sadly here the "hand tool revival" that's been going on in the anglo saxon world has not happened, so information is scarce for our own woodworking tradition
Frame saws are great to have. They are fast and accurate and very cheap, especially if you make the frame yourself. I'm a hand tool woodworker in near Durbuy in Belgium and I wrote a little article on frame saws in my blog, l'Atelier du Pic Vert.
“The Saw Till: That way madness lies” 🪚😂 The world of saws can get wilder than that of joinery/specialty planes quickly. ❤ P.S. Tapered Backsaws we’re a game changer for me regarding accuracy, ease of use, and confidence; just increasing confidence alone (as long as the saw is set up right) goes a long way and alleviates the trepidation one often experiences when first beginning in the craft.
As a retired Professor, I truly appreciate how clear and articulate you are. Your presentations on woodworking are among the best I’ve seen on UA-cam, and this one on backsaws is no exception. Par excellence!
You look like Benny Hill. I loved that guy!
Not all milled-slot backs are installed with epoxy. I made two saws with parts from Mike Wenzloff, and I followed his instructions by using medium-strength "blue" threadlocker (Loctite 242). Although he said to me that the backs won't ever come off, you can dissolve blue with acetone, and I suspect that I'd be able to get the back off that way. (I haven't had a reason to try, but perhaps I could sometime if I had the time and parts lying around.)
A lot of information, clearly presented. Thank you.
Good break down of the essential saws, many novice woodworkers ponder this dilemma.
Another very informative video clarifying the different kinds of hand back saws.
Thank you for answering questions I have.
I greatly appreciate the encouragement for my habit. Now I need a bigger shop.
Excellent vid and series
"No darling, I need all those saws. Here let Joshua explain why."
Very good video.
Great stuff, thx!
Great video !
Fantastic, dude! 😃
Thanks for all the information!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
A well done video
It’s nice to have a collection of lovely tools but I’m not sure you NEED more than a dovetail saw and a tenon saw because either of them will do a decent cross cut. My Pax dovetail saw is a 13TPI rip and it cuts beautifully with almost no set at all.
How do you rate frame and bow saws
I thought they were called backsaws because of the backing (spline) used to stiffen the blade.
How much do you two know about frame saws for joinery? I'm a belgian woodworker and they're the kind I find easily on the used market around here. Sadly here the "hand tool revival" that's been going on in the anglo saxon world has not happened, so information is scarce for our own woodworking tradition
Frame saws are great to have. They are fast and accurate and very cheap, especially if you make the frame yourself. I'm a hand tool woodworker in near Durbuy in Belgium and I wrote a little article on frame saws in my blog, l'Atelier du Pic Vert.
@@peterlepicvert Super! Toujours chouette de voir des gens qui ont la même passion que moi pas trop loin de chez moi (Je vis du coté de Wavre) !
Backsaws have a spine.
In Danish the etymology is evident, as the corresponding name is "rygsav", ryg = backside of your body.
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“The Saw Till: That way madness lies” 🪚😂
The world of saws can get wilder than that of joinery/specialty planes quickly. ❤
P.S. Tapered Backsaws we’re a game changer for me regarding accuracy, ease of use, and confidence; just increasing confidence alone (as long as the saw is set up right) goes a long way and alleviates the trepidation one often experiences when first beginning in the craft.