The Hand Saw Value Pack

Build a Sawbench DVD by Christopher Schwarz
DVD

Learn fundamental hand-tool skills including handsaws, chisels, bench planes, router planes and more as you build a traditional sawbench - a must-have appliance for the hand-tool shop (and handy in the powered shop, too!). You'll learn how to saw with precision as you lay out and cut compound angles. Plus, you'll learn the three classes of saw cuts, and when to use each. You also get step-by-step instructions for building the sawbench and a SketchUp model of the project.
RETAIL: $24.99

Sharpen Your Handsaws DVD by Ron Herman
DVD

Handsaws: Tune-up, Set-up & More DVD by Ron Herman
DVD

There's more to successful sawing than sharp saw teeth. Here, Ron Herman shows you how to get the best performance from your saws by choosing tools that properly fit your body, then setting them up and tensioning them to perfection. Plus, you'll discover how to determine and overcome problems with eye dominance, and how the thrust of a saw affects performance. Bonus: You'll also learn how to set up a use a traditional miter box.
RETAIL: $24.99

Exercises in Woodworking 7: Use of the Rip-cut Saw By Christopher Schwarz
Video Download

In these videos (companions to our book "Exercises in Wood-Working"), you'll learn the bedrock knowledge you need to understand two of the most essential saws in the hand-tool shop: the ripcut saw and the crosscut saw. You'll discover how the geometry of saw teeth affects a cut and how that determines which saw to use when. And of course, you'll learn how to properly use both a ripsaw and crosscut saw.
RETAIL: $4.99

Exercises in Wood-Working 8: Use of the Crosscut saw By Christopher Schwarz
Digital Download

In these videos (companions to our book "Exercises in Wood-Working"), you'll learn the bedrock knowledge you need to understand two of the most essential saws in the hand-tool shop: the ripcut saw and the crosscut saw. You'll discover how the geometry of saw teeth affects a cut and how that determines which saw to use when. And of course, you'll learn how to properly use both a ripsaw and crosscut saw.
RETAIL: $4.99

The Woodwright's Shop with Roy Underhill Season Two, 2-DVD Set
DVD

You get six hours of Roy Underhill in this two-DVD set that includes an episode on a dizzying array of saws, from panel saws to bowsaws to pitsaws - plus Roy shows you how to sharpen a bowsaw. You'll also get nine more episodes from the beloved woodwright, including a history and use lesson on handplanes, a visit with the blacksmiths at Colonial Williamsburg, a lesson on making tool handles and a look at traditional drawer-making techniques.
RETAIL: $39.99

Arts & Mysteries: The Secrets to Sawing Fast download
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Adam Cherubini, the long-time Arts & Mysteries columnist for Popular Woodworking Magazine, makes the case for traditional handsaws in the modern workshop. Not only are handsaws a lot quieter than a cabinet saw, they also take up very little space in your shop (about 1" x 24" flat against the wall or in your tool chest). And they're fast - once you know these 18th-century tricks.
RETAIL: $1.99

Mastering the Dovetail Saw DVD by Rob Cosman
DVD

Renowned dovetail instructor Rob Cosman shows you the proper use and care of dovetail saws, with knowledge gleaned from his many years in the craft. You'll learn how to get finish cuts right off the saw, as well as expert advice on tuning and sharpening your tool. With Rob's help, you'll soon be cutting joints that go together perfectly every time - with no paring!
RETAIL: $24.95

Sawing Fundamentals by Christopher Schwarz
DVD

While there's no substitute for practice, practicing the right techniques will get you to good much faster. Christopher Schwarz shows you how to choose the right saw for the job, and the proper grip and stance. Plus, you learn how cuts differ for rough stock, accuracy and exposed sawcuts (when appearance is as critical as accuracy).
RETAIL: $25.00

How to Saw by Christopher Schwarz
Digital Download

Christopher Schwarz argues that one of the major challenges for self-taught woodworkers is that learning is gone about incorrectly. Sure, practice makes perfect, but perfect practice is better. Here, he shares 10 rules and three tricks to sawing that will soon have your wielding all your saws like a true master.
RETAIL: $1.99

Understand Western Saws Digital Download By Christopher Schwarz
Digital Download

A basic kit of at least three backsaws - a dovetail, carcase and tenon saw - were in the toolbox of every English-speaking cabinetmaker and joiner in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. But after World War II, the manufacturing of these venerable saws went into steep decline with the rise of inexpensive portable routers and saws that were powered by the compact and cheap universal motor. The Western backsaw almost vanished. But a few toolmakers are now trying to turn back the clock to when this venerable tool was in every woodworker's toolbox.
RETAIL: $1.99

Choosing a Flush-cut Saw by Glen D. Huey
Digital Download

Wide or narrow? Thick or thin? Aggressive or fine? All these qualities influenced our choice for the best flush-cutting saw. Is there a difference between a flush-cutting saw that costs $15 and one that costs $94? The editors of Woodworking Magazine tested seven and found significant (and surprising) differences among these no-set saws. And you'll be surprised by our favorite (and your wallet will be happy).
RETAIL: $1.99

Bench Hook download by Christopher Schwarz
Digital Download

The bench hook is traditional aid to sawing by hand that belongs in every wood shop - even if you typically shy away from handsaws (in fact, this appliance will help even the newest of sawyers make a respectable cut). Christopher Schwarz shows you how to make one and use one, plus he shares additional uses and functions.
RETAIL: $1.99