Izzy Berger – Common Woodworking

Izzy Berger wrote a new post, Paul Sellers- The Lifestyle Woodworker 1 day, 13 hours ago

For those of you who don’t know, Paul Sellers is one of the best known hand tool woodworkers in the world. His knowledge and experience has allowed him to become a well respected figure in the world of […]
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying a Dovetail Saw 3 days, 7 hours ago

Hi Francois,

Paul says:
I would suggest filing down the first few teeth as seen in this video from 6:53 https://youtu.be/mP0DgxIb-xs?t=413

I would also question your thought patterns with regards to pine being […]
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Setting Up and Sharpening a Saw 3 days, 7 hours ago

Hi Jon,

Paul says:
Here’s the thing, you don’t have to reshape the whole of the teeth, just the tips. Repeated sharpenings will ultimately result in the teeth being reshaped but that will not alter the abi […]
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying a File 3 days, 7 hours ago

Hi Glen,

Paul says a bastard cut works well too, we have now updated the guide to include this.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Arches- Stop Cut Method 3 days, 7 hours ago

Hi David,

Paul says:
Yes, you can also follow up with a spokeshave too which will work much faster.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying a Plane 1 week, 2 days ago

Hi Jeff,

Paul says: It’s really hard to say without having the plane in my hand. You may be backing it off too much and over correcting, sometimes it’s necessary to practise more with some tools than oth […]
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Sharpening Tools and Accessories 1 week, 3 days ago

Hi,

Paul says:
There is no need for any chisel or plane iron to be flat to tighter tolerances than that. I’ve never had any issue with them.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying Diamond Stones 1 week, 3 days ago

Hi Michael,

You can find out more about the buffing compound Paul recommends here. Paul talks about the leather in our How to Make a Strop guide.

Let me know if you have any more questions!

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Using a Honing Guide 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Hi Collin,

Paul says: Yes, but the reason I prefer the camber is in my view, it’s a much stronger, more resilient bevel.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying a Spokeshave 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Hi,

On this type of spokeshave, the blade is always bevel down. If you have Paul’s book (Essential Woodworking Hand Tools) you can also find more information there.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Arches- Stop Cut Method 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Hi James,

You can use the bevel of the chisel, take your time and you should be able to get a good result. Follow with sandpaper.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying a Dovetail Saw 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Hi Simon,

Paul says:
Yes, all rip cut. I have no tenon saws sharpened for a crosscut. The teeth are so small you can rip and crosscut with the same saw.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying a Dovetail Saw 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Hi Simon,

Paul says:
They are all 14 TPI except the smallest which is 16 TPI.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, How to Make a Sharpening Stones Holder 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Hi Rob,

Paul says:
But not necessarily the best way, less fiddly bits and more solid and we enjoy the challenge of good woodwork.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, How To Choose Wood 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Hi William,

This information can be found on the materials list at the start of the spoon and spatula course.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying Diamond Stones 1 month ago

Hi Dan,

Paul says this is because the auto glass cleaner does not have any sudsiness to it such as soap and ammonia which can result in rust.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Gluing Up a Table Top (and Other Wide Boards) 1 month ago

Hi Stephen,

Paul says:
I have never practiced this approach but it is an industry standard. As long as the wood is dried down to between 8-10%, you will have no problem with the wood.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Sharpening a Plough Plane 1 month, 1 week ago

Hi Ian,

Pauls says:
The angles are always 25 degree bevel refined with a 30 bevel.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger commented on the post, Setting up and Sharpening a Swing Brace and Bit 1 month, 1 week ago

Hi,

Paul says:
It’s all the same technique so I don’t think I would do something specific for an expansive bit.

Kind Regards,
Izzy
Izzy Berger wrote a new post, Tips for a Beginner Woodworker 1 month, 1 week ago

Getting started in woodworking? These top tips for a beginner show the importance of getting into good habits right from the start of your woodworking journey.
1. Make Sure you Have Sharp Tools
This may seem […]
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