Rob Cosman's 6 1/2 Minute 1/2 Blind Dovetail

[Norbury53]

scarily sharp tools - even though they are only hand tools - I would estimate at least ~$500

[donepearce]

I don't think I've ever seen tools as sharp as those.

[robc45]

northern white pine, same wood the Shakers used, lovely stuff, very warm to the touch and ages beautifully.

[loopulous]

Rob, what wood are you using in this demo? The speech with this video has been removed and there's only music, so I couldn't hear if this was mentioned. It seems very soft but cuts very cleanly - no teariness or splinters - so is it lime/basswood?

[KesterInLester]

@loopulous The speech is only on the left side of the stereo track. It took me a few mins to work that out!

[robc45]

little longer sawing, maybe three strokes instead of one. chopping the waste would be three times longer on the pin board. Guess and say 9 to 10 minutes for the same size joint in something like walnut.

[smokes00]

how long would this take you when working with a hard wood

[jlw670]

Saw is amazing.. It melts through the wood like butter.

[mfcman2k7]

do you know if there is any were that sell them dovetial chisels  or will a fishtail chisel be oki i really like the tool

[daconsultants]

dear rob, is it just me or are you using different saws in this video and the through dovetail vid?

also i saw you at the Alexandra palace wood work show last year in london and you were fantastic you let me have the dovetails you had just done and signed them for me, are you going to the show this year?

[nus]

He Rob.

I was wondering what's the angle of you cutting tool.

So far i know it's usually 25°, but i have the idea you angle is bigger ?

[robc45]

if you are asking about the chisel, this one is ground at 17 degrees with a few extra for the secondary and tertiary bevels. i use this just on soft woods.

rob

[woodlist]

I'm sorry Rob. YouTube is indicating my posts haven't gone through, So I am queering-up your page. Please remove the posts as you feel fit!

Woodrow.

[sohnrog]

Nice work Rob. Keep the craft alive!

[paul6000000]

I'm sold!

[lasse88]

Would it take much longer time/be harder if the drawer front was in cherry, and the sides in maple/birch?

[DuncanSRobertson]

Good Day Woodrow,

Help me out here as I seem to be having a blonde moment, Spaggy?

quietly woodworking,

Duncan

[woodlist]

@DuncanSRobertson

Hi Duncan.. My apologies. I've been in the 'Krankenhause'. 'Spaggy' is

Marc Spangnuolo AKA Wood-Whisperer!

Hope you be well

Woodrow

[woodlist]

@DuncanSRobertson

Hi Duncan. I am sorry it's been a while. I was in the'Krankenhause'.

'Spaggy' = Spagnuolo, the Wod-Whisperer!

Hope you be well.

Woodrow

[woodlist]

Now, Now Duncan. Spaggy is not to bad at all! Lol! Rob, are your chisels 'exotique' in manufacture? Regards

Woodrow

Thanks Rob.

[robc45]

modified it on the grinder, use to do it for customers when i distributed LN chisels.

[DuncanSRobertson]

Nice touch with the stanley plane and the new IBC blade at the end. I seem to be forgetting the name of that 'other' company.

quietly woodworking,

Duncan

[robc45]

Space left in the July 19 and a few in the July 5.

[oh2dovetail]

incredible! but even more than that you looked like you were having a great time.

I like your saw btw! One stroke to reach the baseline. You are kidding right?!

Ok, so do you still have space in your Calgary workshops this summer?

[frickmagic]

this is an excellent video... props to your film crew, they really capture the essence of your work

[4sineweaver2]

Awesome on so many levels.........wow.