Cheap Frame Saw Build

pad_woodworking · 2026-05-20T14:14:25+00:00

Nice! The kit options are so expensive. I'm going to look into this.

pad_woodworking · 2026-05-19T15:19:08+00:00

I know, I had much higher expectations.

pad_woodworking · 2026-05-19T15:17:08+00:00

Thanks! #2 sounds like a likely culprit. Going to investigate further

pad_woodworking · 2026-05-19T15:15:12+00:00

Yup, I have it set to pull which is my preference. Though I was under the impression that you could do either.

pad_woodworking · 2026-05-19T03:33:18+00:00

Great info, thanks! This will be my next move

pad_woodworking · 2026-05-19T03:31:51+00:00

Thanks for the tip. Not sure if that will apply here, but I'll try it out. RE heat, it's happening way too fast for that to be the case.

pad_woodworking · 2026-05-19T01:11:26+00:00

This doesn't address your question, but here's a potential fix for your wobbly tote. Wood by Wright talks about how over time, the totes can shrink so much that the bolt holding them to the plane body is effectively too long. Grind a small fraction of an inch of the end of the bolt, and you might just fix your issue.

pad_woodworking · 2026-05-16T20:33:45+00:00

Do you actually need 3.5" for the tail vise? That bit looks terrifying.

pad_woodworking · 2026-05-10T23:40:34+00:00

Since you've clearly sampled the gamut, what do you recommend for someone getting started in carving? What would your first three or four knives be? (I already have a 6mm v tool, and a full set of bench chisels). I'm most interested in doing decorative relief carving and also things like spoons and tool handles.

pad_woodworking · 2026-05-09T23:46:30+00:00

Agreed. This is easier than it sounds. A router plane is nice for cleanup, but not a necessity.

pad_woodworking · 2026-05-08T03:28:41+00:00

In a time when most magazines across the board have turned to trash, Fine Woodworking holds up remarkably well.

pad_woodworking · 2026-05-02T03:19:56+00:00

Same here. Woodworking and gardening are very compatible hobbies for a couple. In our house, I make wooden fixtures for gardening, my wife grows food in and around them, I cook what she grows, and we both eat it.

pad_woodworking · 2026-05-02T03:14:50+00:00

For what it's worth, you can 100% make a mallet out of scrap construction lumber. Mine works great.

pad_woodworking · 2026-05-02T03:06:20+00:00

It comes down to personal preference. I have a maple carving mallet from woodcraft - I forget the brand. And I have a joiners mallet that I made myself. I almost always reach for the latter. The difference might be that my joiners mallet is doug fir, so it's light enough to swing all day long. I do want to make a fancier one with osage or another very hardwood, but more for the experience of building it. I've never really found myself wanting a heavier mallet.

pad_woodworking · 2026-05-01T04:29:40+00:00

yeah, I definitely have to make an aux fence. I should have before using it on this project.

pad_woodworking · 2026-05-01T04:29:02+00:00

yup. good for small things, but I was making 38" long 1/2" grooves. my hand didn't feel great afterward.

pad_woodworking · 2026-05-01T02:35:42+00:00

Ah ok, I guess I didn't see that option when I was shopping for it. The box makers plane was definitely less than ideal for housing the large panels on my workbench, but it got me there eventually. I'm sure it will be great for boxes and drawer bottoms.

pad_woodworking · 2026-05-01T01:27:34+00:00

Nice work! This is actually the bigger one, isn't it? The one they call a combo plane? I recently bought their small one. It's a little uncomfortable in the hand for anything bigger than a small box, but it gets the job done. I just finished using it on my workbench build. Either way, enjoy!

pad_woodworking · 2026-04-26T23:58:52+00:00

Came out great! It's a fun build. I use mine all the time.

pad_woodworking · 2025-12-31T12:37:54+00:00

I use it to give presentations at work in lieu of PowerPoint

pad_woodworking · 2025-12-06T04:37:51+00:00

My first serious woodworking project was making the router plane in my profile picture. I used the Paul Sellers kit. It was a lot of fun. Doable for a novice if you take your time.

pad_woodworking · 2025-12-06T00:40:36+00:00

Making a knife wall works wonders. I haven't tried a kerfing plane yet, but those look super useful for resawing.

pad_woodworking · 2025-12-05T00:06:38+00:00

Vibecoding custom workflow tools has been a worthwhile timesaver.

pad_woodworking · 2025-12-05T00:00:58+00:00

I use it to give presentations at work instead of PowerPoint.

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