After a long dry spell (five months), we finally have two new products in our store that we have been working on for a long time (nine years on the saw sharpening book!).
“Set & File: A Practical Guide to Saw Sharpening” by Matt Cianci is in our warehouse and shipping. It is $32. If you buy it before July 1, you will receive a free pdf download of the book at checkout. This book shows you saw teeth like you’ve never seen them before: up close. Matt Cianci, a long-time saw doctor, has a practical way to teach saw sharpening that anyone can do (I watched teach this last weekend).
If you’ve ever been frustrated by old texts about saw sharpening, this book will set you straight (pun intended).
“Video: Build a Roman Workbench.” This video shows you how to build the most portable, compact, inexpensive and easy-to-use workbenches available. Made from about $45 in dimensional lumber and scraps, these benches allow you to make cabinets, chairs and tables while sitting down.
These benches are ideal for apartment woodworkers – or anyone who has limited shop space (the bench can double as a coffee table). It’s also ideal for woodworkers who travel, who like to work outside or have mobility issues.
The video is now $35 – a special introductory offer. After July 1, it will be $60. The video includes downloadable construction drawings and a packet of additional information on workholding.
More new books (and tools) coming soon.
— Christopher Schwarz
Ordered, and ordered. I’m very excited.
Ditto, and ditto. And ditto.
Do you find that benches with splayed legs are more stable than those with Roubo style legs if the outside footprint is the same?
I’m thinking about building a Rouman workbench.
It’s not something you can say yes or no to. You need the splayed legs on the Roman bench because its footprint is small. Straight-leg benches have a bigger footprint and more mass (and a higher center of gravity).
The goal is to make a bench that won’t easily tip over. Period. I wouldn’t want a Roubo with splayed legs. They would get in the way. And I wouldn’t want a Roman bench with straight legs, it would be easily tipped over.
Hi, with age my eyesight is tired hence this question. What is the page height & width, and font size, of the saw sharpening book? Thanks.
8.5 x 11. 12 point Caslon
Matt’s book is on the way. Thanks to Matt and LAP- I have a modest pile of old saws awaiting their turn in the saw vise.
And just this week I cobbled together a low/Roman bench. Laminated (2) 2×12 SPF lumber with white oak legs. I’ll let it grow with my needs before arbitrarily poking holes in it, but I’m certain it will find its utility. An enjoyable project!
Great work; thanks! The bench video has lots of good information even if one doesn’t build the actual bench. Question about the tapered legs – is that mainly an aesthetic thing? It doesn’t do much for bending strength, but I do see that it puts a larger footprint on the floor.
The tapered legs serve to make it easier to make the tenon on the end of the legs. You can skip the taper if you like and make the legs 2″ x 2″ x 20″ if you want some beef under your benchtop.
What’s that great shirt you’re wearing in video 4 and in the picture there? Looks like you have it in several colors.
https://www.old-town.co.uk/collections/product/products/unity-jacket-trousers