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Here is an interesting thing

Here is an interesting thing

Posted by on 26 Jun 2012 in Paul Sellers' Blog | 1 comment

This section of European redwood pine shows 135 years of growth rings. It measures 3/4" thick and the growth distance is 4". I am using it on a Shaker candle box I was making yesterday. Each time I looked at it my mind told me that some time in the past I had laminated to separate pieces together at 45-degress, but of course I hadn’t and no one else had either. I allow periodic interruptions by such things as this. It’s hard to imagine in other woods that have almost constant growth with minor Read More

On sizing your workbench

On sizing your workbench

Posted by on 24 Jun 2012 in Paul Sellers' Blog | 3 comments

I would like to briefly discuss the size of bench you choose to make. I know it’s important to you and it must of course be fit for purpose, your purpose. My son Joseph, the violinmaker, uses a short bench three feet long. He has the same Record vise that holds stock for working and he also uses the benchtop and apron to clamp his materials to as he works them. Violinmakers plane the final thickness of their violin sides (bouts) to 2mm thick, cello walls are 4” wide and a similar thickness. They Read More

How to Build a Workbench – Fitting the Vise (part14)

How to Build a Workbench – Fitting the Vise (part14)

Posted by on 23 Jun 2012 in Paul Sellers' Blog | 4 comments

This entry is part 14 of 15 in the series Building a Workbench with Paul Sellers
The final stage of the bench make is to install the helping hands that grip the work of a lifetime. It’s so good to get to this stage and though I do not need any more benches (wherever I am I have a dozen or more to choose from), I want to know that you and hundreds if not thousands of others will own a fine workbench. The vise is best fitted with an auger bit and brace (the first cordless drill) or of course you could use a drill-driver and paddle bit too. I begin by measuring the width of Read More

R, Groves – tenon saw makers of note

R, Groves – tenon saw makers of note

Posted by on 22 Jun 2012 in Paul Sellers' Blog | 5 comments

I have many different tenon saw types made by makers from the USA and England. I have used some from other European countries, but have not found the quality or a history for making fine tenon saws. Whereas Henry Disston (nothing to do with modern-day Canadian Disstons, which have made extremely low grade handsaws since the 60s) made the finest tenon and handsaws, one of the best makers I have enjoyed the work of is Robert Groves who started making saws in 1770. I have owned one 14” tenon saw for Read More

Why do I do what I do?????

Posted by on 14 Jun 2012 in Paul Sellers' Blog | 0 comments

Look at these messages I receive. This is the whole reason I do what I do. If you think I am an inspiration, think again. You are my inspiration! From Israel Hello Paul, You are helping me very much, You inspire me with your passion to working wood by hand.
 After putting the kids to sleep I get down to the basement and start working, conquering my fear of bad result and repeating the words next time will be better.
 Thanks you for sharing your huge knowledge and doing it with a smile Read More