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Wow thanks guys. I like the idea of a vice. Also, I think what was said about the lee valley files is correct - they weren't dull, and I have been using my 1/2 round 6" for shaping the briar block I have been working on today just fine. I was just frustrated with the rate of abrasion. Also, wit...

Ok guys, I guess what I'm asking is - is a coping saw that won't bend or break as I hold the saw in one hand and the briar block in the other hand (block probably resting on a table) viable? Can I expect such a thing? I thought that with the thicker blade of a dozuki Japanese pull saw (or with a car...

Thanks caskwith.
-John


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So with the dozuki, would I have to pick the blade out of the notch I've started cutting and realign it with each stroke? What I'm asking is: if I do the"push" stroke will the teeth get dull on the saw? (Since it's a "pull" saw) Dozuki owners, any comment? Thanks, -John Sent from...

Sweet. Thanks guys. I want to research the shop vac option a little more for when it comes to the abrasive disk usage, but I was already leaning towards a carcass saw, and a coping saw is pretty similar in concept and seems like a good option. Thank you each for the help. -John Sent from my iPhone u...

Sweet. Thanks sandahlpipe. I appreciate the tip on the iwasaki files. I saw them mentioned on the "fast cutting file" thread recently. Also. If I use my ottofrei files in both directions, is that going to make them useless? Like dull them? They seemed to be cut differently than a rasp, and...

Hey fellas. I bought some half round rasps from lee valley and used them and files from ottofrei to shape a briar block without power tools. Problem is, it seems as I use my rasps on the block I just started carving tonight with the rasps, that the rasps I have are kinda dull- they aren't taking off...