New Saw Maker in the U.K. At this stage he is only offering a Dovetail Saw. (uk $245.00)
Here is the introductory post he forwarded on the U.K Hand Tool Forum Site.
Good Morning All! (Have already typed this once and sent, whether it's just gone to one person?! Apologies!) I am very interested to read all of your comments both tool and non-tool related. Glad that most of you liked the look of the saw, as you might expect it is probably better to be seen for real and held in the hand. The 'hang' of a saw (The angle of the handle in respect to the blade) is often overlooked, but it is paramount to the correct operation of the saw and the cut in question. This is a dedicated dovetail saw and is set up with the average height woodworker and workbench in mind. Remember that over the last few centuries people have got taller and benches have matched this. I do find that nowadays dedicated saw types often use the same handle set and the same hang for ease of manufacturing techniques...I am of course different as all of my work is done by hand. We all get used to using the same tools, but often when we try a real dedicated tool for that job even our old tools can then seem awkward. I am able to customise my saws to any requirement or need. I am sure that he won't mind me saying but Chris Tribe has rather large hands! Whilst the fit of the handle of the dovetail saw is M-L, I do however have a pattern which accommodates the larger hand - nothing is impossible- just ask. With regards to the price- I do believe that the quality of the materials, the attention to detail and the amount of hours that go into each saw (roughly 20 hrs) does justify this price. I'm am pretty much working for not much more than the minimum wage! I could easily bang out some manufactured saws, but that's just not me. Again, I have considered an entry level saw at a cheaper price, but I am a craftsman and a perfectionist and therefore would find it difficult to compromise on the finish. To put things in perspective some of you may be looking at this on a smartphone and we all know how expensive some of those can be. This saw will live beyond numerous generations of cracked screens! (By the way I don't believe the website is mobile compatible - it's cheap and cheerful for now, informative and just a presence) Hopefully people will save up for a saw - it's British, handmade and therefore pretty unique in this age. I am passionate about quality tools and therefore regardless of the price tag, I would only create something that I myself would wish to own. Hopefully, in the coming year you may get the chance to see and have a go with one for real. I could probably send one out on a short loan if there are any groups that would like to try one out - let me know. Thank you all for your interest kind regards Shane
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Here is the introductory post he forwarded on the U.K Hand Tool Forum Site.
Good Morning All! (Have already typed this once and sent, whether it's just gone to one person?! Apologies!) I am very interested to read all of your comments both tool and non-tool related. Glad that most of you liked the look of the saw, as you might expect it is probably better to be seen for real and held in the hand. The 'hang' of a saw (The angle of the handle in respect to the blade) is often overlooked, but it is paramount to the correct operation of the saw and the cut in question. This is a dedicated dovetail saw and is set up with the average height woodworker and workbench in mind. Remember that over the last few centuries people have got taller and benches have matched this. I do find that nowadays dedicated saw types often use the same handle set and the same hang for ease of manufacturing techniques...I am of course different as all of my work is done by hand. We all get used to using the same tools, but often when we try a real dedicated tool for that job even our old tools can then seem awkward. I am able to customise my saws to any requirement or need. I am sure that he won't mind me saying but Chris Tribe has rather large hands! Whilst the fit of the handle of the dovetail saw is M-L, I do however have a pattern which accommodates the larger hand - nothing is impossible- just ask. With regards to the price- I do believe that the quality of the materials, the attention to detail and the amount of hours that go into each saw (roughly 20 hrs) does justify this price. I'm am pretty much working for not much more than the minimum wage! I could easily bang out some manufactured saws, but that's just not me. Again, I have considered an entry level saw at a cheaper price, but I am a craftsman and a perfectionist and therefore would find it difficult to compromise on the finish. To put things in perspective some of you may be looking at this on a smartphone and we all know how expensive some of those can be. This saw will live beyond numerous generations of cracked screens! (By the way I don't believe the website is mobile compatible - it's cheap and cheerful for now, informative and just a presence) Hopefully people will save up for a saw - it's British, handmade and therefore pretty unique in this age. I am passionate about quality tools and therefore regardless of the price tag, I would only create something that I myself would wish to own. Hopefully, in the coming year you may get the chance to see and have a go with one for real. I could probably send one out on a short loan if there are any groups that would like to try one out - let me know. Thank you all for your interest kind regards Shane
http://ift.tt/1yOaJPP
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