Oh James, they are beautiful, you are a very clever talented boy. I really struggle with piercing, if I can cut with snips I will. I just feel a bit cack handed, its not just a sight problem. Perhaps I should do a bit every day, it has been better since I bought a Knew Saw but I still break blades for a pastime. I think it is because I dont keep the saw vertical all the time, it wavers. I know how it should be done but can't seem to do it.
Fantastic work James!
Pat, did you find the thread on saw blades breaking/blunting quickly? It seems not all blades are created equal.
If the problem is lubrication it will feel different than if the blade is blunt or brittle.
How relaxed is your shoulder and arm when piercing? I find its when tension creeps in there thats when Im likely to break a blade.
Trying to force a sharp turn is never going to end well either
So what's a few years between friends. I will be 68 in 22 days time, born in the bad snow of 1947. My mum is 97 and my dad is 87, both still going strong and looking after themselves, with the help of a cleaner once a week. I have a lot to live up to.
I don't know about the UK but here in Australia I buy Beeswax direct from a Bee keeper I buy 1 kilo blocks for $16-17AU roughly 3-4 pounds
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