I can't cut straight to save my life, when I do occasionally achieve a decent cut I have to sit down a have brew in the garden and contemplate the good things in life, maybe feed a squirrel. These videos are a lifesaver, thank you!
Superb! I hope people appreciate just how much technique/skill is involved in this. I watched my father cutting wood 40 years ago with a proper saw, that he sharpened and set himself. Also saw him slip on occasion, and cut his thumb too! Nonetheless the technique and skill was apparent and to this day, even though I was only a babe then, every time I pick up a saw I still see it in my minds eye. Every time! Just wish I still had his "proper" saws and not the throw away ones of today, though they do the job fine, but there is something special in being able to file your own cutting edge. He wasn't a carpenter by trade, a policeman infact, but knowing your way around tools was just instinctive in people of his and previous generations. Necessity and all that! He made me toys, built furniture and more, all with his innate skills. I have spent the last40 years trying to emulate him and the last 20 years working in construction, from design to hands on and it's such a rare delight to see someone taking pride in and producing such tasty work. Confidence is key, but is only gained by experience. Power tools are no doubt labour saving, but you can't exploit them to their maximum potential till you master the hand tools. Great vid from obvious enthusiast and an absolute master. 🤙
michael shiel I have the same memories of my Dad too. Every time I hand cut I think of my Dad; this video reminds me of him. Happy memories. Thanks for sharing.
My father taught me though he almost never had a decent saw. I’m well aware the saw has to do the work (and it does) but always find that my cuts run off. Bad technique but I’m still not sure what I do wrong.
This man is good vibes as well as an obvious true craftsman that also has the gift to teach. Extremely rare find! THANK YOU for taking time to share your gifts, May God bless you and your family! Cheers from Washington state!
I was actualt thinking that there was a little room for improvement lol. It wouldn't be a clean enough cut for a mitre on some stain grade skirting board. Robin is capable of a far cleaner cut so don't anybody think that I'm trying to knock him please. Great video for the apprentices and novice woodworkers of today though robin!
I grew up in Britain before circular saws became commonplace. I learned how to use a handsaw as a kid, because that's all we had. I moved to the US seven years ago, started working with my father-in-law who is a contractor, and had every type of power saw available when I started out as learning carpentry. But, one of the first things I bought was a handsaw - took a bit of searching here, I can tell you! I've had 20 year veterans mock me when I pull out a handsaw when it's the best tool for the job. "You know they make those with a motor now?, they laugh. But the old boys, they give a little smile, then tell you how many houses they've built with a handsaw. Sure I have power saws, cutting out stringers all day they're perfect, but to finish the cut, nothing else needed but a hand saw; no jigsaw, no sawzall. When the younger guys start asking for o borrow it, that's when you know you were right.
Hi Robin I'm a young builder,done my level 1 in carpentry,need to get fully qualified and will do in time,more stuff like this would be brilliant atm whilst being stuck in wether it be basic carpentry skills or good practices/tips for young builders /chippys,love the enthusiasm and workmanship,good stuff!!!
I've just come across this Chanel. Wow. What a pro. very articulate, well presented, well mannered, extremely informative. You should be teaching this at colleges. 👍👍👍
I've enjoyed this. It made me feel like Robin was one of "the lads" while explaining. Simple terms, no technical wood butchery things going on. Just simple video for the masses! Cheers Robin.
I’m interested in starting a carpentry apprenticeship, and clear but well detailed instructional videos like this are perfect for me. Hope you guys keep making these, especially for the basics. They’re really inspiring and help me get some practice in!
Superb video. My dad taught me 90% of this back in the 80s. I’m very thankful for the other 10% I’ve just learnt. One difference: I use the first knuckle of the thumb (interphalangeal) to guide the saw into position rather than the tip. It reduces the chance of the saw skipping onto the thumb and cutting it. I also find that if I keep my eye over the saw and keep it in line with the pencil line it never gets stuck. Game changer for me is scoring the line with a knife. Will try that tomorrow!
I was paying attention, I promise but what really caught my eye was the sockets and light switches covered in the bags they come in. That is next level clean working. Excellent.
Excellent stuff! I was once witness to a conversation between two mates, and engineer and a carpenter. Engineer, 'How *do* you cut straight in a piece of timber?' Carpenter, 'You get a nice sharp saw and practise for 40 years.' Kind of sums up life, really.
Robin is at the top of his game! unbelivable tradesmen, love watching all your videos, espically during this lockdown! From Ash the plumber from Eastbourne
I cut some hard wood with a fine blade last week and it took me ages and I thought I was just a total crap amateur. Seeing it take Robin a while has made me realise I wasn't doing it wrong after all. Good video thanks!
Good post, thank you. Reminds me of working with my Grandfather when I was young. He was very particular about measure and cut. Comforting to see you the same way.
Hi Robin, you do such a good job on these videos, this sawing one is of particular interest to me, I have been saying that it took me forty years to learn how to use a panel saw!. I recall many years ago on a little job in Cambridge standing at the back of the van looking for a saw! after a minute or two I realised that I was just standing there, I didn't know which saw to pick!, I thought I'd gone crazy so I decided to count them all, when I got to fifteen I realised what had happened, there are so many different types of saw and they each have their own special purposes, I still count them up every now and then, just for fun I now include all the power saws as well, eight of them at the present!. Again knowing which one to use matters as much as how you use it. I had a good time cutting 250 x 125 mm sleepers a couple of weeks ago, each cut took a while but I only had four or five to do and getting the big ten inch electric and all the extension lead would have taken longer. I didn't hear you say anything about how the workpiece is held and at what height, ever since I started using a pair of those folding aluminium trestles and those one handed quick release clamps life has become much easier, and a clean level floor seems to help as well. Oh and if you can keep your head still throughout the saw will stay straight on its own!, hearing you sawing is like music to my ears! Thank you. Cheers, Richard.
Fair play Robin , old boy who taught me had a Speare and Jackson because he said the Diston was expensive , he also had a bit and brace which came before the yankee 😮 he made me cut bits off 9x3 all day until I could cut square 😱 I'm 40 he was semi retired when I was 16 used to get pissed off but when I see what's around now I'm glad I stuck it out with him
I have learned so much from watching your clips. You're one of my go-to carpenters when I want to learn something. Thank you so much for sharing knowledge. From a hobby carpenter from the Netherlands.
Never thought about my sawing technique until this video!! But it made me think & ive just put into practice cutting 45 deg mitres through some garden sleepers which came out perfectly - Excellent again Robin !! Thanks for taking time out to post - keep them coming especially during the ‘virus’ ...
Outstanding. Great tutorial on hand saw. I really liked the demo of using the saw to draw the 45 deg angle. I never had any handsaws. But, watching this looks like I might have to get one now.
Thumbs up for proper education on how not to hurt yourself... I nearly lost my thumb when using a hand saw to cut some worktop... novice error I pushed the first cut instead of drawing back. Thank god for decent surgeons!!!
Excellent, Robin - can't remember ever seeing someone showing us how to hand-cut a mitre cut, thank you. Hope all's good in your world? Handy as hubby says he needs a new hand saw - I can't believe it, but I don't think he did 'carpentry' at school, not even the make a foot stool basics (showing my age!)
Robin At first glance I mistakenly thought you were "just a builder" (note the quotes) but you've got the hand skills of a furniture maker. You're the real deal. Full of admiration. (sorry meant this for tsk tenon video which even more impressive than this one.)
All the while I'm impressed by how the second fix electrics are still in their packets to keep them clean till the decorating is done. Always thinking ahead.
That's the first thing I noticed, I'm always looking over Robins shoulder for little gems like this 🙂 I normally use some Wago spring connectors so i can roller the wall without have to go round the socket. Top tip.... Don't screw your sockets on for a few days after painting, otherwise the socket will stick to the paint and be a nightmare if you need to take it off in the future.
I’m a sparky and I put dog poo bags over sockets and switches to keep the paint off them lol. Can’t believe I never thought of this instead. You never stop learning!
People don't think twice about sawing... until they have to do it themselves. All of a sudden it's not as easy as it seems! I've run into that myself. Great video for some of the basics and definitely taught me a thing or two on how to use this tool.
Ha Robin, What a good explanation. I couldn't do better. I have been a carpenter for 45 years and sawing is actually something you do without thinking. You really give the right directions for all actions. I am already looking forward to the next video.
good morning sir many thanks for the vidéo. have you made a vidéo on how one would set and sharpen a large saw which was used in this vidéo ? thanks again for your down to earth and practical examples. cheers
Bet your loving the peace and quiet to get lots done in the house Robin. I hope you have passed on your knowledge to a lucky apprentice mate. Gold dust you are👍
Yep iam 50 in 2 weeks, iam the first to admit my manual saw cuts could be alot better. I used shorter saw, like floorboard saw lengths and still cant cut a straight line. I did force myself to manual cut everything! It simply took too long, wasted too much material and pissed me off cuz i just couldnt cut straight. So back to power saw!!
Fantastic. That free hand straight cut got me all emotional lol. With the cordless saw these days with a speed square it’s just so easy. Also you should try and track down Alan Herd that guy is also gent of wood!
Zed Man yeah i remember alan herd with tommy walsh in challenge tommy walsh. He made a really nice farm house kitchen in one episode. Theres none of those on youtube sadly
Id like to see alan herd doin a bit again he did a furniture restoration series and one about doing up an old narrow boat think it was called narrow boat afloat
Brilliant video Robin. You explain the concept really well. One thing I would have mentioned is which side of the line to cut ( (waste side! ) I've seen inexperienced diy'ers cut on the good ( wrong! ) side and wonder why there measurements have fallen short! Lol 😀
Had to use a handsaw on 8' x 4' sheets of ply when I first started Robin. Could be any saw we got given!! Sharpen saws and set teeth brought back memories lol. Now throw away saws so cheap.
Hi Robin. I have a question about calculations. I’m an electrician by trade and we have a book we use to work out a cable size. What information do you use to calculate how many studs you require to take a load above? I am wiring a timber framed block of flats at the moment and the lower levels have groups of around 5 studs all together.
That's how I was taught to hold a saw by my dad, with your index finger pointing down the saw. I see so many people on TV programmes gripping it incorrectly, with all their fingers.
This makes me want to start cutting by hand a bit more! With all the battery kit I have I hardly ever need a hand saw. I will say tho I think a 22” saw is safer- it’s less likely to come out the cut on the pull and do that springy thing where it bends up and pings off!
I can't cut straight to save my life, when I do occasionally achieve a decent cut I have to sit down a have brew in the garden and contemplate the good things in life, maybe feed a squirrel.
These videos are a lifesaver, thank you!
Superb! I hope people appreciate just how much technique/skill is involved in this. I watched my father cutting wood 40 years ago with a proper saw, that he sharpened and set himself. Also saw him slip on occasion, and cut his thumb too! Nonetheless the technique and skill was apparent and to this day, even though I was only a babe then, every time I pick up a saw I still see it in my minds eye. Every time! Just wish I still had his "proper" saws and not the throw away ones of today, though they do the job fine, but there is something special in being able to file your own cutting edge. He wasn't a carpenter by trade, a policeman infact, but knowing your way around tools was just instinctive in people of his and previous generations. Necessity and all that! He made me toys, built furniture and more, all with his innate skills. I have spent the last40 years trying to emulate him and the last 20 years working in construction, from design to hands on and it's such a rare delight to see someone taking pride in and producing such tasty work. Confidence is key, but is only gained by experience. Power tools are no doubt labour saving, but you can't exploit them to their maximum potential till you master the hand tools. Great vid from obvious enthusiast and an absolute master. 🤙
michael shiel I have the same memories of my Dad too. Every time I hand cut I think of my Dad; this video reminds me of him. Happy memories. Thanks for sharing.
What a nice way to remember your Dad.
My father taught me though he almost never had a decent saw. I’m well aware the saw has to do the work (and it does) but always find that my cuts run off. Bad technique but I’m still not sure what I do wrong.
This man is good vibes as well as an obvious true craftsman that also has the gift to teach.
Extremely rare find!
THANK YOU for taking time to share your gifts, May God bless you and your family!
Cheers from Washington state!
I've never seen such a perfect hand mitre cut before!!!
I was actualt thinking that there was a little room for improvement lol. It wouldn't be a clean enough cut for a mitre on some stain grade skirting board. Robin is capable of a far cleaner cut so don't anybody think that I'm trying to knock him please.
Great video for the apprentices and novice woodworkers of today though robin!
I waited till 8:40 in to hear let the saw do the work. 😂. Brings back remembering of the first day of college
Very enjoyable watching a true craftsman demonstrate basic techniques. Thank you Robin
Ii often catch the misses watching these types of videos. She loves a bit of wood she does.
You are an excellent teacher Robin. I am a retired plumber and I love your videos 👏👏
I never had any lessons in carpentry but I did indeed practiced and find out myself just the way you tell in this video. Marvelous!
Good video. I'm bricklayer & DIY woodwork for last 30yrs. Never owned a chop saw always us handsaw. practice makes perfect. #like all Robin video's
I could watch these every day
please do watch them every day. You will help our channel if you watch one of our 300 videos every day
So many times the handsaw is the only way. Simple, elegant tutorial. Thank you.
I grew up in Britain before circular saws became commonplace. I learned how to use a handsaw as a kid, because that's all we had. I moved to the US seven years ago, started working with my father-in-law who is a contractor, and had every type of power saw available when I started out as learning carpentry. But, one of the first things I bought was a handsaw - took a bit of searching here, I can tell you! I've had 20 year veterans mock me when I pull out a handsaw when it's the best tool for the job. "You know they make those with a motor now?, they laugh. But the old boys, they give a little smile, then tell you how many houses they've built with a handsaw. Sure I have power saws, cutting out stringers all day they're perfect, but to finish the cut, nothing else needed but a hand saw; no jigsaw, no sawzall. When the younger guys start asking for o borrow it, that's when you know you were right.
Hi Robin I'm a young builder,done my level 1 in carpentry,need to get fully qualified and will do in time,more stuff like this would be brilliant atm whilst being stuck in wether it be basic carpentry skills or good practices/tips for young builders /chippys,love the enthusiasm and workmanship,good stuff!!!
This guy along with his co presenter are just awesome craftsman , simple as that. This is how you learn properly 👍 Tam.
rewatching! always worth it ... my fav thing about Robin is he uses the hand tools ... such a treat!
Cabinet Maker, Joiner, Wood Worker, Carpenter, or Chippie? Definitely a craftsman! Great back to basic content for us diy "wood be" Wood Butchers.
Brought back many happy memories when I learnt this as a kid... that and how to make a saw sound like a violin!!
Bravo Robin. A masterclass. Great skill... 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I've just come across this Chanel. Wow. What a pro. very articulate, well presented, well mannered, extremely informative. You should be teaching this at colleges. 👍👍👍
I've enjoyed this. It made me feel like Robin was one of "the lads" while explaining. Simple terms, no technical wood butchery things going on. Just simple video for the masses! Cheers Robin.
I’m interested in starting a carpentry apprenticeship, and clear but well detailed instructional videos like this are perfect for me. Hope you guys keep making these, especially for the basics. They’re really inspiring and help me get some practice in!
Thanks for your feedback and support.
Go for it, the construction industry needs you!
Superb video. My dad taught me 90% of this back in the 80s. I’m very thankful for the other 10% I’ve just learnt. One difference: I use the first knuckle of the thumb (interphalangeal) to guide the saw into position rather than the tip. It reduces the chance of the saw skipping onto the thumb and cutting it. I also find that if I keep my eye over the saw and keep it in line with the pencil line it never gets stuck. Game changer for me is scoring the line with a knife. Will try that tomorrow!
When I was an apprentice, I spent six months cutting noggings good grounding in the old days . Definitely practice makes perfect.
Really useful video again. Thanks Robin. Everybody should learn this at school.
How are you getting on Christian?
Skill Builder I used the good weather for a trip on the bike today but I think I will have plenty of time to try Robin‘s tricks in the next months.
I was paying attention, I promise but what really caught my eye was the sockets and light switches covered in the bags they come in.
That is next level clean working.
Excellent.
Thanks to this guy I cut straight today.
Excellent stuff! I was once witness to a conversation between two mates, and engineer and a carpenter. Engineer, 'How *do* you cut straight in a piece of timber?' Carpenter, 'You get a nice sharp saw and practise for 40 years.' Kind of sums up life, really.
A masterclass, thanks for sharing your techniques.
Wowsa! Another Masterclass. Very clear,informative and interesting.
Robin is at the top of his game! unbelivable tradesmen, love watching all your videos, espically during this lockdown! From Ash the plumber from Eastbourne
Just along the rd from me in Hastings 👍
The young folk in lockdown should be watching this and learning something !!
Some of us are :)
Robin that was great buddy reminds me of my woodwork teacher in 1968 at secondary school. It is so easy to take power tools for granted these days
Superb teaching!
Robin excellent very simple and precise engagement with what you were doing thank you
Learned a lot from that. Thanks.
Top job Robin. I teach art students how to do this............it's hard work.
Terrific demonstration, now I know how it is supposed to be done, time for practice
I cut some hard wood with a fine blade last week and it took me ages and I thought I was just a total crap amateur. Seeing it take Robin a while has made me realise I wasn't doing it wrong after all. Good video thanks!
Perfect cutting. 👍👍👍
Good tips Robin, thanks 👍
Another great tip Robin
Great teacher - well done !
Good post, thank you. Reminds me of working with my Grandfather when I was young. He was very particular about measure and cut. Comforting to see you the same way.
carpentry is mostly about measuring and marking.
Really good video on the basics, especially for us viewers that are not tradesmen but want to do a good job on diy projects.👍
Hi Tracey
We will try and do more for you
You guys are heroes! So many good tips always... thanks a lot!
Hi Robin, you do such a good job on these videos, this sawing one is of particular interest to me, I have been saying that it took me forty years to learn how to use a panel saw!. I recall many years ago on a little job in Cambridge standing at the back of the van looking for a saw! after a minute or two I realised that I was just standing there, I didn't know which saw to pick!, I thought I'd gone crazy so I decided to count them all, when I got to fifteen I realised what had happened, there are so many different types of saw and they each have their own special purposes, I still count them up every now and then, just for fun I now include all the power saws as well, eight of them at the present!. Again knowing which one to use matters as much as how you use it. I had a good time cutting 250 x 125 mm sleepers a couple of weeks ago, each cut took a while but I only had four or five to do and getting the big ten inch electric and all the extension lead would have taken longer.
I didn't hear you say anything about how the workpiece is held and at what height, ever since I started using a pair of those folding aluminium trestles and those one handed quick release clamps life has become much easier, and a clean level floor seems to help as well. Oh and if you can keep your head still throughout the saw will stay straight on its own!, hearing you sawing is like music to my ears! Thank you. Cheers, Richard.
Fair play Robin , old boy who taught me had a Speare and Jackson because he said the Diston was expensive , he also had a bit and brace which came before the yankee 😮 he made me cut bits off 9x3 all day until I could cut square 😱 I'm 40 he was semi retired when I was 16 used to get pissed off but when I see what's around now I'm glad I stuck it out with him
Great vid spot on as well
Thank you Robin , thats a useful video . Ive always struggled with this type of cut .
Yup, like a pro for sure! Great video as always, thanks Robin.
Thank you so much for sharing your skill Robin that was awesome
'Finger and thumb boy!' That's what our old woodwork teacher drummed into us about the grip!😘
I have learned so much from watching your clips. You're one of my go-to carpenters when I want to learn something. Thank you so much for sharing knowledge. From a hobby carpenter from the Netherlands.
Thanks Ruben nice to meet you!!
Never thought about my sawing technique until this video!! But it made me think & ive just put into practice cutting 45 deg mitres through some garden sleepers which came out perfectly - Excellent again Robin !! Thanks for taking time out to post - keep them coming especially during the ‘virus’ ...
2:50 found it pretty creepy when you looked in to my eyes while sawing hahahaha
🙈😂😂
😳😅
Outstanding. Great tutorial on hand saw. I really liked the demo of using the saw to draw the 45 deg angle. I never had any handsaws. But, watching this looks like I might have to get one now.
Thanks for sharing your skills 👍
Still using my late father’s 80+ year-old Diston saw, cuts perfectly.
I wish I had one.
Thumbs up for proper education on how not to hurt yourself... I nearly lost my thumb when using a hand saw to cut some worktop... novice error I pushed the first cut instead of drawing back. Thank god for decent surgeons!!!
Excellent, Robin - can't remember ever seeing someone showing us how to hand-cut a mitre cut, thank you. Hope all's good in your world? Handy as hubby says he needs a new hand saw - I can't believe it, but I don't think he did 'carpentry' at school, not even the make a foot stool basics (showing my age!)
Robin At first glance I mistakenly thought you were "just a builder" (note the quotes) but you've got the hand skills of a furniture maker. You're the real deal. Full of admiration. (sorry meant this for tsk tenon video which even more impressive than this one.)
All the while I'm impressed by how the second fix electrics are still in their packets to keep them clean till the decorating is done. Always thinking ahead.
That's the first thing I noticed, I'm always looking over Robins shoulder for little gems like this 🙂
I normally use some Wago spring connectors so i can roller the wall without have to go round the socket.
Top tip.... Don't screw your sockets on for a few days after painting, otherwise the socket will stick to the paint and be a nightmare if you need to take it off in the future.
I’m a sparky and I put dog poo bags over sockets and switches to keep the paint off them lol. Can’t believe I never thought of this instead. You never stop learning!
The microwave socket is live and in use wrapped in its plastic wrapper. Painting must take priority over fire safety.
Thanks. Very useful.
Loving these regular videos, good work
I've never heard or seen of a saw sharpener, you learn something new everyday, bet its quite therapeutic doing it
Very interesting for beginners
People don't think twice about sawing... until they have to do it themselves. All of a sudden it's not as easy as it seems! I've run into that myself. Great video for some of the basics and definitely taught me a thing or two on how to use this tool.
You can tell you’re doing a great cut by the sound the saw makes.
enjoyed that well done robin
Another great video, topclass tradesman 👍
The middle becomes dull and the ends become sharp. Need to get me a saw that sharpens as it is used.
Excellent videos 👍
Ha Robin,
What a good explanation. I couldn't do better. I have been a carpenter for 45 years and sawing is actually something you do without thinking. You really give the right directions for all actions.
I am already looking forward to the next video.
Great video I didn’t know there was so many saws
Nice tip
You’d make a great teacher .
He already is!
Love his man!!! Definitely dream to work and learn from you
An education to watch you. Super.
great video Robin, more tutorials would be great!
Great video, big fan of the channel!
Really enjoy your videos, and a great idea to go back to basics. Thank you
"You dont want to take the lead out your pencil"! I've got loads of lead in my pencil, but no-one to write to! Interest vid Robin 👍👍
"You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be lead" - Stan Laurel
Great stuff Ive been checking out your Videos on Hinges, Locks Doors etc very informative and you explain things so well cheers
Those were the days Robin
Fantastic
From the first video you convinced me to subscribe 😎
good morning sir many thanks for the vidéo. have you made a vidéo on how one would set and sharpen a large saw which was used in this vidéo ? thanks again for your down to earth and practical examples. cheers
Bet your loving the peace and quiet to get lots done in the house Robin. I hope you have passed on your knowledge to a lucky apprentice mate. Gold dust you are👍
Am fifty + now and all I can say is power tools are a wonderful thing.
I'm 35 and I bloody well agree
I cut wood like an electrician.
Yep iam 50 in 2 weeks, iam the first to admit my manual saw cuts could be alot better.
I used shorter saw, like floorboard saw lengths and still cant cut a straight line.
I did force myself to manual cut everything!
It simply took too long, wasted too much material and pissed me off cuz i just couldnt cut straight.
So back to power saw!!
i have not even been born yet and i bloody well agree with you.👍👍👍
Nice one Rodger. 100 times better than the last video. credit where credits due, True Skills Builder video.
Fantastic. That free hand straight cut got me all emotional lol. With the cordless saw these days with a speed square it’s just so easy. Also you should try and track down Alan Herd that guy is also gent of wood!
Zed Man yeah i remember alan herd with tommy walsh in challenge tommy walsh. He made a really nice farm house kitchen in one episode. Theres none of those on youtube sadly
Top bloke
I surprise the young guys on site when I say were using only cordless tolls today and then break out hand saws, planes, and chisels.
daniel buckner 😂😂😂😂 theres no way you can consider yourself a chippy if you cannot use a handsaw 😂😂😂😂😂
Id like to see alan herd doin a bit again he did a furniture restoration series and one about doing up an old narrow boat think it was called narrow boat afloat
Brilliant video, really demonstrates the finesse of using a panel saw well. Useful tips cheers
Brilliant video Robin. You explain the concept really well. One thing I would have mentioned is which side of the line to cut ( (waste side! ) I've seen inexperienced diy'ers cut on the good ( wrong! ) side and wonder why there measurements have fallen short! Lol 😀
tickles me you left in fluffing your line at the end. Really great demonstration thanks for the tips
Had to use a handsaw on 8' x 4' sheets of ply when I first started Robin. Could be any saw we got given!! Sharpen saws and set teeth brought back memories lol. Now throw away saws so cheap.
Saw chops , was the name given to the holding device, the real skill is being able to saw with either hand above your head etc when necessary 👍
Great video as always, what I like to do if it’s a cut that needs to be absolutely perfect is go to the van and set the mitre saw up 😂
"Let the saw do the work" memories from 35 years ago learning how to use a saw properly in my granddad's shed!
Hi Robin. I have a question about calculations.
I’m an electrician by trade and we have a book we use to work out a cable size.
What information do you use to calculate how many studs you require to take a load above?
I am wiring a timber framed block of flats at the moment and the lower levels have groups of around 5 studs all together.
That's how I was taught to hold a saw by my dad, with your index finger pointing down the saw. I see so many people on TV programmes gripping it incorrectly, with all their fingers.
This makes me want to start cutting by hand a bit more! With all the battery kit I have I hardly ever need a hand saw. I will say tho I think a 22” saw is safer- it’s less likely to come out the cut on the pull and do that springy thing where it bends up and pings off!