Blue Spruce Toolsworks bevel edged chisels
I am not aware of any other bevel edge chisel on the market that arrives straight from the manufacturer ready for dovetailing,
more specifically, the removal of the waste between the 'tail' of a dovetail joint.
This one sure does and during the process of writing about cutting a dovetail by hand I will explain in detail why I have come
to this conclusion
Congratulations, a manufacturer designing a product that works straight out of the box.
www.bluesprucetoolworks.com
I am not aware of any other bevel edge chisel on the market that arrives straight from the manufacturer ready for dovetailing,
more specifically, the removal of the waste between the 'tail' of a dovetail joint.
This one sure does and during the process of writing about cutting a dovetail by hand I will explain in detail why I have come
to this conclusion
Congratulations, a manufacturer designing a product that works straight out of the box.
www.bluesprucetoolworks.com
This is the list of tools that I use that work straight out of the box.
and I round over the end of the pencil using 240 grit wet and dry
paper. I use this grade because I have it in stock for flattening my
Japanese water stones.
paper. I use this grade because I have it in stock for flattening my
Japanese water stones.
Dial calipers
For fine cabinet making I need dial calipers, and my preference is for the analogue dial.
For fine cabinet making I need dial calipers, and my preference is for the analogue dial.
F cramps.
I use a variety of cramps, both ‘G’ and ‘f’ style. Both style work well.
I use a variety of cramps, both ‘G’ and ‘f’ style. Both style work well.
Jeweller piercing saw
I use this saw to remove the waste between the pins. The blade has a very thin kerf.
I use this saw to remove the waste between the pins. The blade has a very thin kerf.
Lamps
Although my workshop is well lit, I still find the need for a couple of adjustable lamps. They are actually essential The one shown
is fitted with a halogen bulb that does generate a fair bit of heat. I also use another style of lamp that is fitted with a ‘day-light’
bulb. This gives off very little heat and allows me to position it close to the wood without causing any problems.
Although my workshop is well lit, I still find the need for a couple of adjustable lamps. They are actually essential The one shown
is fitted with a halogen bulb that does generate a fair bit of heat. I also use another style of lamp that is fitted with a ‘day-light’
bulb. This gives off very little heat and allows me to position it close to the wood without causing any problems.
Dovetail saw
For those people looking for guidance on purchasing a top of the range traditional dovetail saw I would suggest that you really need
to be able to sharpen one of these lovely tools yourself before you even consider purchasing one. My top of the range saw arrived
blunt!
It was only when I purchased some Eschenbach clip on magnifiers for my reading glasses that I could make a reasonable attempt
at doing this.
For those people looking for guidance on purchasing a top of the range traditional dovetail saw I would suggest that you really need
to be able to sharpen one of these lovely tools yourself before you even consider purchasing one. My top of the range saw arrived
blunt!
It was only when I purchased some Eschenbach clip on magnifiers for my reading glasses that I could make a reasonable attempt
at doing this.
Sliding bevel
You will require one of these tools for making the angled dovetail template and other jigs.
You will require one of these tools for making the angled dovetail template and other jigs.
Steel rules.
I possess a 150mm and 300mm Stanley Rathbone satin chrome finish steel rule, plus and old 24” steel rule that I use for setting up
my fences on the bandsaw.
I possess a 150mm and 300mm Stanley Rathbone satin chrome finish steel rule, plus and old 24” steel rule that I use for setting up
my fences on the bandsaw.
Engineers try-square
I use a 150mm square for marking shoulder lines even on small pieces of timber.
I use a 150mm square for marking shoulder lines even on small pieces of timber.
Workbench.
Many years ago now I owed a rather nice Suzuki 850cc motor cycle, unfortunately the bad back put pay to using that. I treated
myself to a workbench that really is a pleasure to use. Having said that I have seen superb cabinet makers use benches with flat
tops made from medium density fibreboard or plywood fitted with a sturdy vice.
Having this model will enable me to explain visually how some of my jigs are set up.
Many years ago now I owed a rather nice Suzuki 850cc motor cycle, unfortunately the bad back put pay to using that. I treated
myself to a workbench that really is a pleasure to use. Having said that I have seen superb cabinet makers use benches with flat
tops made from medium density fibreboard or plywood fitted with a sturdy vice.
Having this model will enable me to explain visually how some of my jigs are set up.
Eschenbach ‘magnifiers’.
When I am carrying out some parts of the making process I use ‘clip-on’ magnifiers on my reading glasses. I simply could not
work to the standard I have achieved without them.
When I am carrying out some parts of the making process I use ‘clip-on’ magnifiers on my reading glasses. I simply could not
work to the standard I have achieved without them.
Wet & dry paper -double sided tape
I use the double sided tape to stick grit wet and dry paper to some of my jigs to prevent the timber slipping.
I use the double sided tape to stick grit wet and dry paper to some of my jigs to prevent the timber slipping.
Glue
I use a variety of glues in my workshop. The outside of the competition box for example comprised of 11 dovetails on each
corner. For this I wanted a glue that had a long open time before it got sticky and started to grab the wood. I used ‘Extramite’
for that part of the job and it worked a treat.
For the dovetails on the drawers I was happy to use ‘Evo-stick’ Resin W. I would not recommend a quick setting glue.
I use a variety of glues in my workshop. The outside of the competition box for example comprised of 11 dovetails on each
corner. For this I wanted a glue that had a long open time before it got sticky and started to grab the wood. I used ‘Extramite’
for that part of the job and it worked a treat.
For the dovetails on the drawers I was happy to use ‘Evo-stick’ Resin W. I would not recommend a quick setting glue.
Engineers straight edge
I own a Starrett two foot, nickel plated engineers straightedge no 386. For fine cabinet making you will require an engineers
straight edge for checking accuracy of various components.
I own a Starrett two foot, nickel plated engineers straightedge no 386. For fine cabinet making you will require an engineers
straight edge for checking accuracy of various components.
The carpenters pencil
3 in 1 Oil
I use this oil for oiling my chisels and plane blades during the sharpening process.
I use this oil for oiling my chisels and plane blades during the sharpening process.
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Razor saw.
Very hand for getting right into the corners of joints during the
dovetailing process.
Very hand for getting right into the corners of joints during the
dovetailing process.
Japanese 115 gram hammer.
Used very occasionally for lightly tapping joints together as a dry fit. Used in conjunction with a piece of scrap
wood to prevent damaging the timber.
Used very occasionally for lightly tapping joints together as a dry fit. Used in conjunction with a piece of scrap
wood to prevent damaging the timber.
Saw bench
I carry out a large part of my timber preparation on this tool.
I carry out a large part of my timber preparation on this tool.
If you have benefited from this web page and would like to contribute to good causes listed below are charities of my
choice.
The Alzheimers Association. www.justgiving.com/hand-cut-dovetails
Water aid www.justgiving.com/hand-cut-dovetails1
Dreams come true www.justgiving.com/hand-cut-dovetails2
Help for heroes www.justgiving.com/hand-cut-dovetails3
The Wounded Warrior Project www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/hand-cut-dovetails/alan
choice.
The Alzheimers Association. www.justgiving.com/hand-cut-dovetails
Water aid www.justgiving.com/hand-cut-dovetails1
Dreams come true www.justgiving.com/hand-cut-dovetails2
Help for heroes www.justgiving.com/hand-cut-dovetails3
The Wounded Warrior Project www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/hand-cut-dovetails/alan