Hand Cutting

This 3 part video by John Olson is all about using handsaws. In the first section, John demonstrates using larger backsaws by hand-cutting mortise and tennon joints. The second part of the video compares and contrasts cutting half-laps by hand and machine, while the final part is all about using a saw bench to maximum effect. This video is loaded with pro-tips and information from the differences between rip and cross-cut saws, saw maintenance, and using clamps in the most helpful way.

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This 1 hour video course is Oregon CCB approved for both residential and commercial contractor continuing education credit. After watching this entire video you may choose to pay $12 to obtain your 1 Hour Oregon CCB Continuing Education Certification (PDF) instantly.