Izzy Berger

Hi,

Paul says:

These are one and the same saw with different number of teeth per distance length. The 20 tpi is too fine for self sharpening so go for the 15tpi. Easier on the eyes.

Izzy

Hi,

Paul says:
Just do the latter. You won’t regret throwing yourself in the deep end. You can do this.

Izzy

Hi,

Paul says:
Give it a shot, yes. You have nothing to lose and creating the slurry is how the Japanese have done it for centuries.

Izzy

Hi,

Paul says:
Not really, but better to split the distance before hand as we rarely have the blade adjustment extended to both extremes.

Izzy

Hi,

Paul says:
It doesn’t. Better to use a coping saw across the grain this way.

Izzy

Hi,

Paul says:

I would give it a shot for sure.

Izzy

Hi,

Paul says:
I’ve owned and used Crown for many classes for decades. The Axminster one is made by the same company so you are getting one and the same anyway.

Izzy

Hi Steve,

Paul says:
No problem that I can see.

Izzy

Hi Steve,

Paul says:
I really don’t know as I haven’t tried this.

Izzy

Hi,

Paul says yes, it will indeed.

Izzy

Hi André,

Paul says:
There is not usually a problem, just be aware that it leaves a bevel mark indent in the wood on one side so cut lightly when using it.

Izzy

Hi Sean,

Paul says:

I think a set of eze-lap plates would last me about 10 years of daily use.
I have recently tried out the least expensive diamond plates I could find at £3 a piece and these work great too.

Izzy

Hi Steve,

Paul says:
I would not use the 140 grit as it is much less effective. 400 is good.

Izzy

Hi Jeremy,

Paul shows you how to make a simple version of winding sticks in the first half of the guide.

Izzy

Hi,

There is a sharpening section in this guide: https://commonwoodworking.com/setting-up-a-combination-gauge/

Izzy

Hi Adam,

Have you seen the Marking Gauge project on our sister site, Woodworking Masterclasses?

Izzy

Hi Erick,

Paul says:
Yes, shellac works exceptionally well for this type of project. It drys and cures quickly. I would say leave it for 8 hours after the last coat to be sure. No, the wax is aesthetic.

Izzy

Hi,

Paul says:
In the beginning of use the oil rapidly disappears into the rag and so you need to keep topping up with plenty of oil. Eventually, a week or so between soakings will work.

Izzy

Hi,

Paul says:
Usually, all you need to do is take some of the set out. Place a hammer in the vise with the hammer face facing up. Place the saw on the hammer starting at one and gently tape the teeth as you move […]