Tools Not To Buy | Learn From My Mistakes !

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Hi Rob. A message should be ---don't be afraid of modifying tools to suit personal preferences. That heavy handled chisel - make a new handle. That out-of-square mortise chisel, get it re-ground square. Etc etc. No tool is sacred. If there is a sharp corner that annoys, grind it off. Enjoy the channel. Cheers!!

He's only been woodworking for 700 years and thinks his opinion counts 😂

Excellent presentation on what tools not to buy. I’m only 70 years old and started woodworking at age 4 so I don’t quite have as many years of experience as you, but I totally agree with everything you said.

It's nice to hear well considered opinions from people with a lot of experience. Learning from other people's mistakes is a lot cheaper than learning from your own. Thanks for the video.

Because of lung problems I am currently replacing a lot of power tools with hand tools. This video is very helpful. Thank you!

I really never thought about the saw handle but now understand why it is important thank you for the explanation

I like going to estate and yard sales to find old hand tools which I restore. You learn a lot about hand tools restoring them and usually the quality is unmatched. I have bought some rusty dull hulks that I've turned into gems.

Thanks Rob. Three of the tools you discussed are on my to buy list. You just made it much easier to select the right ones.

Thanks for the great video. I'm an old guy who's new at hand tool woodworking. I inherited a few tools when my father in law died, one of which was a Stanley #6. You're so right about the weight an stability you get from a plane of that size. Considering that I've learned most of the techniques I use from you, I'd probably have bought a 5-1/2 if I hadn't already had the 6 but I think the difference between them is inconsequential. I also got a couple of block planes in the acquisition, one being a 60-1/2 and that's the one I reach for pretty much every time. Funny, I didn't even realize how much more comfortable it is until you mentioned it. Finally, you're so right about the sharpness being the most important part as it pertains to the amount of work it takes to use it. A few videos back you quipped that there are guys who put off sharpening until it's to the point where they gotta get another guy to help push it and that cracked me up. But...I also took it to heart and when I notice I'm working up more of a sweat or when I want a really special finish on the wood a touch-up on the stones is definitely in order.

Thanks for the saw tips, I get why the dovetail saw is the best :)

tell you camera man to hold the camera steady when they are sipping their beer.

Always happy to get the opinions of a fellow Canadian. Keep up the good work!

I’m a big fan of my LN #62. It’s basically my jack for sure. I agree with mostly everything else. And from my experience most planes, if tuned well, can smooth. When it comes to shooting I find the biggest issue I have is a dull blade. Can shoot anything almost as long as your blades are sharp and maintained. Thanks for the video Rob

A great set of suggestions born from what appears to be much experience. Thank you.

Dear Rob, absolutely agree on the saw handle point. Any favorite saw with a true handle grip will improve the directional action and increase muscle memory. Those round handled saws are of better use in a jig. For Japanese saws it’s different, because of the pull action. Hardwoods indeed are less accurately cut with traditional Japanese saws. Oyakata makes a garden style saw with a slightly thicker blade. That saw is more suitable for hardwood. Although I must add there that to allocate saw blades for hardwoods is also helpful. Humbly think it also depends on the level of skill, muscle memory and whether the cut is with or against the grain of the wood. Learning to saw straight is imperative, for folks that push too much, the Japanese saw can be a learning experience, especially for finding the balance between applied action and letting the tool do the work. Great vid, am not a prolific user of planes, definitely will look into your shooting board plane jig vid. Cheerio

Thank you for sharing. Great information.

No.3 plane being light keeps the weight considerably down in small tool box for site use !

This video has helped me a heap. When i started out i bought a low-angle jack plane and some Japanese pull saws. Which is fine, but no one told me those tools were not gonna cut it on hard Maple. Seeing an experienced woodworker give his thoughts on the limits of these tools (tools which all the other popular youtubers praise). Its helped me recognize my early failures weren't 100% skill issue, but a little bit of using the wrong tools for the job.

Thanks. Im a traditional carpenter from Norway. Like your videos.