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Woodworking, do you enjoy it? Do it hands free!

Last updated on April 25, 2019 By B. Ray

Woodworking is a lost art.

Woodworking CNC

There is something to be said for working with your hands. You get to feel the woodcut, see the inconsistencies in the stroke. There really is something majestic about it. But the thing that stands out the most is that it takes a ton of time to finish any projects.  Woodworking as a hobby can be very rewarding. I am sure you got started in boy scouts with the pinewood derby races. If only I knew what I know now then. I would destroy the other scouts now…lol We would all like to pass on our trade and hobbies to our kids.

 

Woodworking CNC

You might be asking well what do I know now. Well, a lot has since I was younger. Woodworking isn’t as popular and companies like Ikea have made cheap furniture cool. The only thing keeping it alive might be the hipsters that can’t stand when they have matching anything. I personally love it cause I’m awkward sometimes. Enough about me!




I want to talk about the woodworking CNC. This machine can allow us to make simple furniture or intricate wooden sculptures. Your imagination is really the only limitation. You wouldn’t be here if you were not good with your hands. Here is a DIY CNC mill that you can use for woodworking.

Cnc machine

Most people know about the large CNC machines that are built to cut metal. Many times they are used to make parts like the one above. these are heavy duty machines. They are super tough.

If you have ever been in a machine shop you will see how big some of these CNC machines are. With that size comes a sizable price tag. A decent 3-axis CNC will cost you the price of a luxury car in America. That is around $50,000. For a super nice high-end 5-axis CNC it will cost you over $400,000. I am having a hard time thinking of a car that costs that much. Oh, wait… I know… The Lamborghini Aventador lp700-4.

Lamborghini Aventado

But in all seriousness, when was the last time you heard of someone with a CNC in their garage? I know I have not. I have dreamt about it though…lol So this brings me back to wood. You need a large, heavy-duty, expensive CNC for metal but not for wood. You can get away with something much smaller and much less expensive. If you made it this far in woodworking you can probably just build one right?

Something I didn’t mention was precision.  CNCs add a level of precision to your work that is uncanny. Your DIY project will look like a professionally made product. Probably the best part is it saves time so you can still work your 9-5, gig! Or you can quit that and turn your hobby into a career. There is nothing wrong with making an extra dollar these days. I know I’m struggling. You could be the one that everyone envies when you drive up to work in a new sports car.

Click to get the information to change how you do woodworking for the better and who knows, you can help your kids win the pinewood derby.


Wood working CNC

And just in case you do like using your hands check out this post on the Best Woodworking Tools! Don’t forget to check out the other post Johnson Hobby!

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What Are The Best Hand Saws?

Best Hand Saws

I recently wrote about woodworking tools used in my previous post. Here I wanted to go in a little more depth about hand saws.

Today we will be talking about hand saws. They are most commonly used for cutting large pieces of wood. Sometimes you might see them used to cut thinner metal. Being I have been focusing on woodworking recently so most of these will be focusing on that application.

But there are several types of hand saws. So I’ll sprinkle in some hand saws for other applications. Many of these will be familiar but some will need a little more clarification.

Short list of Hand Saws

    • Rip Saw: Uses for cutting with the wood grain. This can cut pretty fast but will leave a rough edge. These measure in about around 2 feet long and 4 to 7 teeth per inch (TPI)

Rip Saw

  • Cross-Cutting Saw: Uses for cutting across the wood grain. This does not cut as fast as the rip saw but will leave a smoother edge. These measure in about around 2 feet long and 8 to 11 teeth per inch (TPI)
  • Short Cut Saw (Box Cut): Uses for cutting across the wood grain. This is a smaller saw made for portability 12 TPI
  • Coping Saw: As the name states this saw is used for coping. The thin fine blade helps with crazy angles and very delicate cuts.
  • Backsaw: Moulding and trim are cut with this saw. Along the back of this saw is a piece to reinforce the blade. Binding becomes less of an issue when this the blade is strengthened.
  • Pull Saw: Moulding and trim are cut with this saw just like the backsaw. The reason it is called the pull saw is because the cutting is done on the pull only. This provides more control and the saw won’t bind on the kerf when pulling.
  • Dovetail Saw: Used for wood joint cutting. Some confused this with the backsaw but this one has finer teeth and is often smaller.
  • Keyhole Saw: This saw is used for cutting smaller tight radius curves and circles… (keyholes). The blade itself is thin, designed for finer work.
  • Compass Saw: The compass saw is aptly named because it is used for cutting curves and circles. It has a long course blade. More so than the keyhole saw. You will use this to make holes for electrical wiring or plumbing.
  • Drywall Saw: This is self-explanatory, these saws are used to cut drywall. Drywall can be made of wallboard, gypsum, or backing board. Remember the compass saw, it is like that but has a courser tooth profile.
  • Hacksaw: This one is used for cutting metal. Because it is cutting metal it has very fine teeth with thin blades. The blades are held in tension by the handle.
  • Door Saw: Used to create a space for flooring under door jambs. The handle is offset to allow a close cut to the floor.
  • Laminate Saw: Used for cutting plastic pipe and molding. The front of the blade is rounded so you can start plunge cuts. 16 TPI

Looks like I got away from myself. I might do it again. This list grew a little more than I planned. There a lot of saw out there and they all have their place and their purpose.

If  doing everything by hand isn’t your thing don’t worry there are power saws. These power tools can save you an enormous amount of time.

The only problem with them is that if you are not careful the finish won’t look like it is handmade. So if you are making something to sell, aesthetically it may not look right.

I have shared some links with you that are some of the best hand saws by type. Getting the best tools will help you in the long run.

I know people will say this is getting expensive, but the truth is that is the nature of this hobby. I will say there are several places you can go to get second-hand tools.

The only reason I might stay away from that is because they might be stolen. Then you are supporting the economy of the stolen tools trade…lol. No, I don’t know if that is a real thing.

But if there is a market people will try to take advantage. So don’t be afraid to get new tools. If you buy quality tools and you find yourself not using them they are easily sold.

That is about it for hand saws. Check out all the rest of the tools here. It is a general overview of the most common tooling. Let me know what you think in the comments.

We do more  woodworking here. Have fun, be safe and do what you love, Check out the rest of woodworking!

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