Reddit reviews Stanley 20-045 15-Inch Fat Max Hand Saw
We found 4 Reddit comments about Stanley 20-045 15-Inch Fat Max Hand Saw. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
15-inch hand saw with a 9 TPI bladeSharpTooth technology cuts 50% faster than conventional sawsInduction-hardened teeth stay sharp up to 5 times longer than standard teethThick, ergonomically designed grip resists slipping and adds comfort15-inch blade, 8 TPI / 9 PPI ; limited lifetime warranty
If you decide to go the hand tool route, money and space are a lot less of a concern. Rather than throw out hypotheticals, I'll give you some examples of tools you can actually buy right now:
Panel saw. Yeah, 10 bucks. It's actually a nice saw too. The only issue is the teeth cannot be sharpened - but it's 10 bucks. Use this for breaking down big stock into smaller stock
Back Saw. Also 10 bucks. Same as above. Disposable but cheap and will last a long time (it's disposable because the teeth have been hardened). This is for precision cross cuts and cutting tenons.
Dovetail/fine joinery saw. 25 bucks plus a 3 dollar xx slim double taper saw file to make it not suck.
Now for some planes. These may seem kind of pricey for "broke" status, but these aren't POS-get-you-by planes. These are lifetime tools. To get something comparable new, you are looking at 150.00 to 300.00 a piece. You can get better deals by bidding on some planes, but these are all "buy it now"
Stanley #4. Needs some love but that's a good user for 30 bucks.
Stanley #5 for 42$
Stanley #7. 90 bucks.
Pick up a 4 dollar card scraper too.
Chisels
Narex $36. Use one of these and a block of wood to make yourself a router plane also.
Combination square 10 bucks.
A cordless drill of some sort and some bits (assuming you have one already)
70 bucks in 2x12's so you can make a knock down Nicholson style workbench which doesn't need vises. When you are done working, break it down and put it in the closet.
35 bucks for a pair of holdfasts from Gramercy
30 bucks worth of F style clamps from harbor freight will get you started there.
14 bucks to get sharp (not at all ideal but completely workable on a budget)
So for 410.00 or the price of a decent sander and miter saw, you can make literally anything in a small space with a small amount of localized dust. The trade off of course it time and labor.
Down the road you are definitely want to get some better saws, maybe some specialty planes, different chisels, some better measuring/marking equipment. But this will more than get you started.
If all you've got is $200 and NO tools, I'd say buy a nice cordless drill. It will give you the most bang for your buck starting out, then you can pick up tools as you need them. Even buying an inexpensive hand saw from the hardware store combined with a cordless drill will help you build a workbench.
Cordless Drill
Same Drill, bigger batteries
Handsaw
Save the rest for drill bits, bit drivers and countersinks. I've found the Home Depot Ridgid drill bits to be some of the best. Fuller makes the best countersinks.
This is an inexpensive, yet well made and very fast-cutting wood saw. It'll make quick work of a plastic barrel: http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-20-045-15-Inch-Fat-Hand/dp/B00005A1JN/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1309748538&sr=8-2
Edit: I actually own one, and it is badass.
For cheap and no tools, I'd start by going to a craft store. Assuming your not in the us I don't know what the equivalent to a Michele's or hobby lobby or Jo-Anne is but hit something up. Find a piece that is not plywood and not balsa wood. You're looking at about 5 dollars. Make sure it is close to the thickness and width you want and longer than you want. Now go to a hardware store and pick up a 10 dollar hand saw. Just general use, nothing fancy. http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-20-045-15-Inch-Fat-Hand/dp/B00005A1JN would work, about ten dollars.
Take a strait edge(square would be better) and a pencil and mark where you want to cut. Go to town with the saw but take your time. Now get a multi pack of sand paper with 60, 120 or 150, and 220 grit and a block for it about 10$. Start with 60 grit and focus on your edges and shape them with the paper. This is a pain, and not the best way to shape but for on the cheap it will work. Once you are finished shaping move to the 100 to 150 paper and smooth it all up, finish with the 220.
Now your ready to finish. This is where things will get pricey because it is hard to find small quantities. If you want darker edges the. Get 2 stains, a conditioner/wood sealer, and a clear coat. You can use an old T-shirt and rubber gloves, though a brush would be better. Apply your conditioner and let it dry. Read the can to do so. If you want the two tone coating practice on the left over scrap, but do the edges first and let it dry, the. Do the middle. Stain won't penetrate as well on the second coat. Then apply multiple light coats of your clear coat. The stains, clear cost and conditioner can run 15$ and more depending on looks and durability. Make sure though that all the finishing stuff is compatible as that can cause trouble. You may also want a brush and some 320 grit paper for finishing as you generally want to lightly sand between coats, you may also want to have multiple coats of stain before clear coating.
I assume that 150m was suppose to be 15 cm. the wood will likely not be overly hard, if you can find poplar it will do ok. An epoxy clear coat might help strengthen but I'm not sure. This is the most labor intensive, but also the cheapest method to make your basic bookmark.