1st H/C DT drawer – 4 more to go

[Bruce Page]

Thanks to everyone that pointed me in the right direction on my tool acquisition journey. http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=107250
The Blue Spruce chisels are outstanding and the Rob Cosman book & video were very instructive.
QSWO & popular. It didn’t turn out too bad, I’m happy with the end results. SWMBO is happy and that’s all that really matters! The oak was a lot tougher than my mahogany & popular practice pieces. :rolleyes:

All critiques are welcome.

[John Keeton]

All I can say is -
http://ilechoo.com/gallery/albums/gifs/applause.gif

Excellent!!!!!

[David Gendron]

Verry Well Done!! these look realy good! Whene you say practice runs, how long have you been practicing for?
Maybe I shouldn't ask this question... which brand of saw did you use?

[Bruce Page]

David, I used a Lie-Nielsen 15 PPI Dovetail Saw. Getting the hang of the saw was probably the hardest thing for me to learn. Once I figured out how to relax with it, it just clicked in my mind. I’ve been practicing for about 3-4 weeks.

[gary Zimmel]

They look excellent Bruce.
Congrads on the first drawer. The next 4 will be a snap.
You got to love the feeling when a joint like that goes together!

[Sam Takeuchi]

They are indeed great! I wish I could do something like that (my projects don't involve joints so I never learned so far).

Is that normal lighting in your workshop? Looks so soothing, arty like. Makes your drawer look like an art piece :)

[Jacob Mac]

Outstanding work. That is beautiful.

[David Gendron]

Wow, I guess you are one of those Natural at things!
Good for you! I don't think my DT ever looked that sharp... Maybe I should consider some courses!!
ho well I keep at it!

[Jim Koepke]

Wow, the practice has paid off big time.

jim

[Bruce Page]

Thanks everyone, your encouragement motivates me to get off my butt and finish the rest of the drawers!

Sam, my “art studio” has regular old florescent & incandescent lighting. Take a tour; :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l9WxC-kJUs

[Sam Takeuchi]

I just watched the video and I have a question. What tools don't you have? :D That's one nice workshop. If I had a nice shop like that, I'd be inspired to practice on dovetail, too. I'm sure the rest of your drawers will come out very nicely :)

[Russ Massery]

A most excellent job, look great for a first try.

[Bruce Page]

I just watched the video and I have a question. What tools don't you have? :D That's one nice workshop. If I had a nice shop like that, I'd be inspired to practice on dovetail, too. I'm sure the rest of your drawers will come out very nicely :)

I don't have a wood lathe...:rolleyes::D

[Rick Erickson]

Two words: YOU SUCK!!! In the nicest way possible of course :-)

Superb 'first' attempt man. I would suggest you upgrade to Rob's DT saw but I think you've mastered the one you have. I wouldn't change a thing. Keep the pictures coming. They are very encouraging (no wait depressing).

[Jacob Mac]

Bruce,

are you happy with the tools you purchased to cut DTs? Would you do anything differently?

[Bruce Page]

Bruce,

are you happy with the tools you purchased to cut DTs? Would you do anything differently?

Jacob, my final list ended up as follows:

Blue Spruce Dovetail chisels 4pc set .125 to .500
http://www.bluesprucetoolworks.com/c...ion&key=DTSET1
Blue Spruce Skew Chisels, .250 (pair)
http://www.bluesprucetoolworks.com/c...ion&key=SK.375
Blue Spruce Fishtail Chisels .375 & .500 (pair)
http://www.bluesprucetoolworks.com/c...ion&key=FTSET1

Rob Cosman's Hand-cut Dovetails DVD,
Advanced Hand-cut Dovetails DVD,
Rob Cosman's Mastering the Dovetail Saw DVD,
Rob Cosman’s Hand-Cut Dovetails: Shop Copy, Book
http://www.craftsmanstudio.com/html_p/AU01.htm

Lie-Nielsen Dovetail Saw & Leather Case
http://www.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?sku=DS
Tite-Mark marking gauge
http://www.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?cat=545
Lie-Nielsen Dovetail Marker
http://www.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?sku=D-MARK

Rob Cosman’s Fretsaw
http://www.robcosman.com/tools_fret.php


I’m very happy with all of it but I don’t really have anything to compare to. That’s one of the great things about SMC – if you don’t know what you’re getting into just ask!
The only thing I want to add is some high quality bench chisels. The ones I have don’t hold the edge very well.

[Jacob Mac]

Thanks Bruce. Once I finish my workbench, learning to cut DTs by hand is my next project. And I would rather buy once and be done with it than compromise and end up buying things twice. Your DTs are superb, and I appreciate you sharing your experience with me.

[Bruce Page]

Jacob, I'm the same way, I'd rather cry only once. I'm at a point in life that I can afford to buy quality stuff, but when I look back at all the tools that I have had to upgrade over the last umteen years, I cry all over again! :(