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Okay Deema, I have been closely reading and absorbing all your instructions and I think I understand them all…..that was until these instructions threw up something called “Eclipse Saw Set”? I admit I am now totally lost - what is this Eclipse Saw Set? Where do I get it - do I need one for...

Great advice about the danger of fire - thanks for that in addition to all the other information you are providing. Cheers, Robyn

Thanks Tom, glad to hear that you think Bob is on the right path. It’s so hard to know when watching YT video, whether is a good guy with training or just a person who thinks they know all! Robyn

Hi Chaps, I am starting a Hand Tool Foundations in Woodworking course. We have been provided with a “Required Tool List“. I need assistance with acquiring the following saws: 1) a 20 to 28” 5-7 PPI, Rip saw; 2) a 20 to 28” 8-12 PPI Croscut saw 3) a backsaw 12 - 16”, 10-14 PPI, crosscut I...

I think I read somewhere that a line drawn with a marking knife would actually cut the fibres of the wood - is that wrong or correct? Cheers Robyn

Thanks for your comments about the physical side of hand tool work. I think that the reason my physio recommended it is because of the overall workout to the muscles and therefore the nerves. It’s the nerves that don’t work for me, trying the hand tools out might mean that for me, progress is...

Thank you for your comments. I am new to all this. I have no skin in it any particular corner, I was just looking for some advice and assistance, so I thank you for “grounding” the conversation. Now, I need to know if anyone has a few saws that will fit the requirements and is willing to...

You realise some good points, just a pity they are on this page, not on a saw in my hands!! Please don’t take offens, I am not good at jokes when they are written instead of spoken. To the point and now I can’t help myself! Isn’t one of the first sings of dementia when you laugh at your own...

I am sorry to hear that you are suffering from the usual wet, dark and windy Winter, whilst we are enjoying the great Summer weather and daylight savings!!r Thank you very much for that link to your sharpening document. I will take a close look at it. I must note that it’s not that I don’t...

Thank you very much for you thoughtful response. You have provided a lot of information about the comparisons which is very helpful as I was unaware of much of the “western” saws did differently. I appreciate you taking the time to assist. Cheers Robyn

Thanks for your thoughts - I have no idea about the reasonable costs of these types of saws, so will do some researc to figure the prices out. One suggestion I have received is to ask Bob if I might use the Japanese saws that I have some time invested in So I will be following that up with idea...

Thanks John, for these references And for taking your time to respond. I will follow up with Bob to see if I can use my Japanese saws, but if not, then I will be following up with these sites. Thanks again

Thank you for your thoughts, you have figured out one of the main reasons that I like the Japanese saws - very little sharpening!! You make some very good points, especially about contacting Bob. Thanks, Robyn

Hi, and welcome! I am just new here too and they are a great bunch of people. I am yet to make my first dovetails, but I would really like to know how you achieve these. I see several others have already mentioned them too - so I guess you will be explaining the detail in due course. Cheers...

Hi there folks, I am not sure that I am posting in the correct forum, so please let me know if there is somewhere else more appropriate….I am just gathering the things I need for my first project, a stool or small bench that is part of Bob Rozaieski’s entry type course on Hand Saw Foundations...

Hi Tom, thanks for pointing out the necessity of a decent lamp that can be pointed at wherever the work point is. As a brand new woodworker wannabe, I am taking all my cues from YT and you are quite correct, the lamp never shows in the video!! Sometimes it’s the most obvious details to the...

Wow, Derek they are just lovely. Remember, there maybe grandchildren or grandchild, for you to spend time with and encourage along the path…..and they would all be very lucky not just to have the tools but the best part would to be for them to have you as a mentor.

Hi Ian, if you were willing to sell one of your “surplus” gauges, I would love to purchase it from you. Cheers Robyn

Well done! It looks like shoe storage is next on your list!

Thanks for setting this up Dan, I have donated.