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hardened cross cut saw or steel that can be sharpened? (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago by loopy@lemm.ee to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

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Hi everyone,

I’m slowly getting into the craft of woodworking and I’m trying to pick out some “starter” tools. I don’t want to go completely cheap but I don’t want to spend all kinds of money (yet).

I was set on getting a cross cut panel saw for ripping and cross cutting (until I get a ripping saw) and a fine tooth pull saw for more accurate cuts.

My questions for recommendations are:

Should I get a hardened cross cut saw and just use it until it’s junk or get one I can sharpen?
Can hardened carbon steel chisels be sharpened or are they also “disposable”?
Is it better just to get a “dovetail” saw than a fine tooth pull for small, accurate cuts such as a joint?
On a different note, is a #4 planer the best to start with? A few videos recommend that over a #5 because a #4 is easier for smoothing.

Any help is greatly appreciated. I know I’ll have to just try a few things and see what works best, but I’m trying to be wise with what I get.

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[–] loopy@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah I see that about the chuck now. And not all of the listings show what chuck it has. The website looks like it has a few good things to pick through but the photo of 11 hand braces with the caption “some are sold” just made me chuckle.

[–] nyan@lemmy.cafe 1 points 1 year ago

I don't think he ever rephotographs anything or removes it from the site. A mess, like I said. I suspect he's a retiree running a part-time business out of his home.