Hand Tool Journey-A woodworking show of hands. Time to replace my pesky saw vise. My first shop-built vise was great. But after a few years of sharpening saws, its deficiencies became annoyances. 00 for a 26 , 9 tpi Simmonds handsaw in need of some serious jointing. So facing a heap of sharpening, I decided to build a vise adapted to my needs.

The hospice cart project ended two months ago. Time has passed quickly with a heavy work load, summer vacations, gardens and other projects. I have been sharpening and cleaning tools which has become a post project ritual. Sharpening tools at the end of each day is a best practice, however there are many tools that are used infrequently during a project that become dull over an extended period of time. I like to make sure these have been cared for as well.

Patron Saints of the Shop.