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October 2020

Issue Number: 270

Master That Handsaw

October 2020 Page: 48
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Even for the most seasoned woodworkers, cutting with a handsaw can be intimidating. Improving that skill is easy: The old saw (sorry) about practice making perfect applies. Here's how to make precise unguided cuts.
 

Saw Bench

October 2020 Page: 60
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For sawing with a traditional handsaw, the lower-than-sawhorses working height of this saw bench allows you to use your entire upper body when taking long saw strokes. Plan is available in the WOOD Store.

 

Tip of the Day

Let your guard down for circ-saw safety

I added a 1⁄8 " hardboard auxiliary zero-clearance plate to my circular saw to improve the cut... read more