The Sitka Violin: Part Five (with a little saw history)

[@jeffmiller5522]

Nice work and wonderful tools. I did notice you flipped the stock when cutting the kerf with the plane. I always use the same face when registering a tool (one I've flattened), square or fence. Just the way I was taught and it does help keep your process uniform and consistent. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@JDanielGraham]

I didn't even notice haha! normally I would rotate it but I guess showing the kerf for the camera made me flip it. But it was on center for this one thankfully. I can't wait to see it done either!

[@OldGlaseye-gf7si]

You said it...for the 'masses' or for the craftsman....saws..great video!!

[@josephpotterf9459]

Thanks, hand sawing is a good work out. That is a nice collection of tools . Last summer I retired and started a tool wall for all my hidden away tools.

[@JDanielGraham]

Oh that is exciting!! It is always nice to be surrounded by tools. And you are right about the workout!

[@simoncarney9944]

Seeing your collection of saws reminded me of my father’s saws, he was a joiner/carpenter. Sadly when he died my mother disposed of them without asking me, I would have loved to have them.

[@JDanielGraham]

Oh I am so sorry! I know how special those must have been. We so often use those objects as containers for stories and memories. It is hard to have those things taken away.

[@bearshield7138]

I learn so much from you. I finely found tie to sit down and watch this. very nice

[@JDanielGraham]

So glad! Thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@jeffreyspilker2209]

You have an awesome shop. Thank you for the tour of your saws. Kind of makes me jealous lol

[@JDanielGraham]

They are not hard to come by these days. I have extra saw plates and users if you are ever in Kentucky come on by and I'll put a couple on your hands to take with you. As for the shop it has been 20+ years in the making. Thanks

[@jsps2405]

cool tools 👍👍

[@JDanielGraham]

Thanks

[@OurFrenchHouseRenovation]

thats a cleaver tool... thanks for sharing always fascinating cheers

[@WilliamAlanPhoto]

Great... and now I want a Disston D8.

[@JDanielGraham]

haha! yeah its a real problem..sorry about that

[@WilliamAlanPhoto]

I also realized the saw you held up as the end result of the total de-evolution of the once great craft of hand saw handles, is the exact saw I have been coveting since I bought it new in 1987. HAHAHA! @@JDanielGraham

[@JDanielGraham]

haha!!! Well I have an extra if you want it. @@WilliamAlanPhoto

[@sapelesteve]

Interesting video Daniel! You might consider using that Eucalyptus burl as the base for a small lamp. You could make the top & bottom of the lamp out of similar but contrasting woods. Now that would be really a cool piece to light up your shop! 👍👍💥💥

[@JDanielGraham]

that is a fun idea. I have a fun little lamp you might get a kick out of...I will have to share.

[@johnderbabian6198]

Awesome tools Daniel. I'm having saw/plane envy! That's a great collection of saws. Love the 'Beast'! I turn also and probably would have done the same thing you did with that blank. I have several myself on a shelf that I can't bring myself to turn, for the same reason...

[@JDanielGraham]

Thanks! Yeah there is something about the beauty inside a tree that cannot be explained.

[@mdlclap]

I loved the handsaw history and the look around your shop. I hope to see and hear more about your shop.

[@JDanielGraham]

Here soon maybe I can do a full shop tour.

[@mdlclap]

Cool!@@JDanielGraham

[@budhorstmeyer9336]

Why not use the band saw when splitting the board? I’m sure there is a reason!

[@JDanielGraham]

Yes. There are a few reasons. One mainly I am nervous about the blade drifting at all when I only have a mm or two to spare in this case. If I had more meat in there I would have done that.