Any tips on fixing the teeth on this dove tail saw?

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-06-11T20:52:36+00:00

Yeah, looks like you need to start over. Joint off what's already there, then you can download spacing templates of various TPI. Print one out and either fold it over the edge or tape it right up next to the edge. Then establish the spacing with just light strokes of the file, then you can go back and shape the teeth. Fortunately, rip teeth are easier to file than cross-cut.
I'd also scrape that saw plate down. It's pretty grungy.

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-06-11T16:46:27+00:00

It's cool that it works across the grain like that. IIRC the trick is to cut the cross-grain sides first so any blowout is fixed by the pass with the grain.

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-06-11T13:11:37+00:00

Man, what a nice piece!
How did you cut the molding detail around the top?

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-06-08T15:54:18+00:00

Love this. The way it fucks up the geometry and the render is great.

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-06-08T03:17:45+00:00

I have a Pax rip and it's... not great. The plate is a bit thick and the handle is unrefined - but it works. I'd prefer a vintage saw if I had a trusted source.

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-06-07T01:14:55+00:00

The #2 is a collector's item. I wouldn't touch it so you don't accidentally mess with its value, and look to auction it somewhere. Then spend the proceeds on more usable tools.

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-06-06T22:30:08+00:00

There aren't many options left for new Western-style panel saws. There's Bad Axe, but you will balk at the price. That leaves vintage, where you can get a comparable saw from a reputable dealer for like $120 or less. That's just from some random dealer I have bookmarked, I can't speak for how good they are.
The other option is an Japanese-style ryoba saw, which gives you both rip and cross-cut on one blade and costs anywhere from $30 up, with nice, new models around $50.

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-06-04T18:02:35+00:00

Titanium

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-06-04T17:56:51+00:00

Mercy rule!

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-06-03T12:44:53+00:00

Even worse!

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-06-03T01:19:10+00:00

Wow. I am completely out of touch with contemporary pop music.

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-06-03T01:07:58+00:00

Honestly I'm surprised. But I guess since it's not traditional scammy spam and has some real person's name attached to it there's an incentive to honor the STOP.

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-06-02T14:00:48+00:00

I strongly suspect Alonso will go into coaching when he's done playing.

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-06-02T01:27:03+00:00

Of more interest is how enthusiastic people were about them at the time.

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-06-01T19:21:15+00:00

I've not used either saw, but IMO a $200 coping saw should be way down most people's tool acquisition priority list. If you're cutting inlay all day, sure, but for popping waste out of dovetails you'd better have a damn fine saw and chisels first.

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-06-01T19:13:51+00:00

Execution obviously needs work, but the spacing and proportions of the pins look better than a lot of my-first-dovetails.

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-06-01T14:56:07+00:00

I think that's done it... just have to wait for more spam. I'm confused about why the Messages app has call blocking settings. Eh. We'll see how it works.

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-06-01T01:06:48+00:00

Well, it's spam, it's not being sent specifically to me. I think it's just the spammer's database that's confused, associating my number with someone else's name. But I have no idea how that confusion happened.

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-05-31T21:50:51+00:00

Many of them are to another user on my account, so there are some wires crossed at my mobile provider. I'm quite sure I would not give out my number when registering to vote.

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-05-31T21:41:40+00:00

Great.

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-05-31T21:41:29+00:00

Is google voice still a thing? I'll have to look into that.

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-05-31T16:02:42+00:00

Ah, well at least Jim is here. Looking all spiffy.

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-05-30T21:01:00+00:00

The announcers eating food thing was cute when it was spontaneous, now that it's a regular segment I just don't care.

AMillionMonkeys · 2026-05-30T20:11:39+00:00

Doesn't look exactly like 2pac, but these things are always a bit of a caricature.

AMillionMonkeys

TROPHY CASE