New Rob Cosman/Lie Nielsen Saws

[Max Power]

Rob Cosman has brought out his own version dovetail saw aimed (and priced ) at the premium end of the market and Lie Nielsen have introduced a panel saw to their range. Details can be found on their respective websites.

 

[dunbarhamlin]

Hello. My name's Steve and I have a DT saw problem.

Had word from Rob this morning that mine's packed and ready to ship.

 

[Max Power]

Hi Steve, which handle did you opt for and what is the price delivered over here ?

 

[Philly]

Some "interesting" handle material options - quite surprised at that!
Philly

 

[dunbarhamlin]

Hi Alan
Opted for 'bone'
Rob quoted shipping at $62 Cdn by air or $33 Cdn by sea. (6 days or 6 weeks)
Don't forget Her Majesty's Crooks and Extortionists' Value Added Theft and Post Office Brigandage charges on top at this end, of course.

Philly - agree, since it is shaped by hand anyway, I'd have thought a wood option would broaden the potential market. I do think Rob Lee has very effectively trail blazed the way for non traditional materials, though.

Am at West Dean on the Saturday, so if it's arrived can bring it along if interested.
Cheers

 

[Philly]

Yes please!! Think CHT are awaiting delivery too, so they may have some as well.
Cheers
Philly

 

[Calpol]

What's the idea behind the wee sticky up piece at the front end of the Lie Nielsen saw, on the top of the blade?

 

[Philly]

Calpol
That's the legendary "Saw Nib". Go on.....ask the next question :wink:
Philly

 

[Paul Chapman]

"Saw Nib". Go on.....ask the next question :wink:

:lol: :lol:

 

[DaveL]

"Saw Nib". Go on.....ask the next question :wink:

:lol: :lol:

Boy scouts out of horses hooves? :wink: :twisted:

 

[Calpol]

I have a question, what's a saw nib?

 

[Philly]

LOL :lol:
Sorry, Calpol. Just having a little joke with you - the saw nib is one of those woodworking mysteries. What is it for?? There are as many answers as there are dovetail router jigs... :lol:
No-one seems to have a definitive answer but there are plenty of theories - I personally believe it was an attachment for the early Veritas saw sharpening jig :wink:
Cheers
Philly

 

[wizer]

Just out of curiosity I went off to have a look at this saw. My first impression was how bloody ugly it was. One handle looks like it's covered in bird sh*t and the 'bone' handle looks like something straight out of a Las Vegas wedding chapel.

That said, I then saw Rob's reply in this thread and I support his venture. Good reasons for what he's done and I look forward to seeing the saw in the flesh.

 

[Max Power]

I wonder what percentage of potential purchasers will be put off by the composite handle? Nice handle on the new Lie Nielsen saw though !

 

[Calpol]

Just having a little joke with you

:lol: I see. I'll look into it

Ta Philly 8)

 

[billw]

I wonder what percentage of potential purchasers will be put off by the composite handle? Nice handle on the new Lie Nielsen saw though !

I think if you're not put off by the price then the materials aren't going to be a problem :lol: