Cross Cut vs Rip Cut

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When I get it I just clear my throat. :D


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Thank You for the Vintage saw link. I learned much!!! In addition to what 'fleam' is!;)
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[quote="JPG40504"]Thank You for the Vintage saw link. I learned much!!! In addition to what 'fleam' is!]

Since I took the time to actually learn how to sharpen my hand saws properly, I prefer to use them rather than a powered tool. If I was doing it for a living, I might think differently, but for the hobby work I do, I get along fine. Thanks for the feedback.

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derekdarling wrote:Since I took the time to actually learn how to sharpen my hand saws properly, I prefer to use them rather than a powered tool. If I was doing it for a living, I might think differently, but for the hobby work I do, I get along fine. Thanks for the feedback.

Derek


I still contend that a high percentage of accidents from major power tools result from our (woodworkers) propensity to insist on using the power tool for every tiny little cut or smoothing operation when a hand tool will do the job and often with less time and effort.
These days I find myself reaching for a hand tool more and more. Not only do I prefer the more quiet sounds of the hand tool but I also don't have to listen to a noisy dust collector.
Don't get me wrong, I'm still a power tool nut but I no longer look at every job as a power tool job. I am also not about to spend a hour building some jig to hold a small piece safely on the power tool when I can safely make the cut by hand in 2 or 3 minutes.


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1 1988 - Mark V 510 (bought new), 4 Poly vee 1 1/8th HP Mark V's, Mark VII, 1 Mark V Mini, 1 Frankensmith, 1 10-ER, 1 Mark V Push-me-Pull-me Drillpress, SS bandsaw, belt sander, jointer, jigsaw, shaper attach, mortising attach, TS-3650 Rigid tablesaw, RAS, 6" long bed jointer, Foley/Belsaw Planer/molder/ripsaw, 1" sander, oscillating spindle/belt sander, Scroll saw, Woodmizer sawmill
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robinson46176 wrote:I still contend that a high percentage of accidents from major power tools result from our (woodworkers) propensity to insist on using the power tool for every tiny little cut or smoothing operation when a hand tool will do the job and often with less time and effort.
These days I find myself reaching for a hand tool more and more. Not only do I prefer the more quiet sounds of the hand tool but I also don't have to listen to a noisy dust collector.
Don't get me wrong, I'm still a power tool nut but I no longer look at every job as a power tool job. I am also not about to spend a hour building some jig to hold a small piece safely on the power tool when I can safely make the cut by hand in 2 or 3 minutes.


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