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> Thanks -- as one of the responders to your post on Spaltedboard said,
> Rob has some unusual deviations from tradition. For example, (1) he
> does not create a chisel edge in the wood and (1)he does not do a dry
> fit because "it bruises the wood". who the heck can not do dry fits?
>
> These two examples make me wonder about the other three DVD's, as in
> will they be good practices or will they be methods not for mere
> mortals.
>
> Ed wrote:
>> <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> > Anyone have opinions about the Rob Cosman set of 4 DVDs?
>>
>> Snip.
>>
>> Yep, I got 'em all. I did a short review here:
>> http://www.spaltedboard.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?action=viewnews&id=84
>
Yep, the other poster was right about the "no dry-fit" thing being off in
left-field. But if I ever get to the skill level Cosman has, maybe I won't
do a dry-fit on my dovetails either. I tried the fret-saw idea and it works
great. I'm not one to listen to everything I hear as being gosphel, but the
demonstrations were really good and easy to follow, which I liked. Feel
free to agree or disagree, my opinion is just that.
Ed
Thanks -- as one of the responders to your post on Spaltedboard said,
Rob has some unusual deviations from tradition. For example, (1) he
does not create a chisel edge in the wood and (1)he does not do a dry
fit because "it bruises the wood". who the heck can not do dry fits?
These two examples make me wonder about the other three DVD's, as in
will they be good practices or will they be methods not for mere
mortals.
Ed wrote:
> <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Anyone have opinions about the Rob Cosman set of 4 DVDs?
>
> Snip.
>
> Yep, I got 'em all. I did a short review here:
> http://www.spaltedboard.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?action=viewnews&id=84
I can only comment about one, Handcut Dovetails, but I highly recommend that
one. I suspect the remainder are just as good.
I think I might order the one on advanced dovetails . . . . . hmm
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> Anyone have opinions about the Rob Cosman set of 4 DVDs? I'm
> considering them as a Chtistmas gift for a friend....assuming I can get
> them in time.
>
> Third from the top at http://www.lie-nielsen.com/library.html?cat=6
> I've seen the Handcut Dovetail one and it is worth the money.
>
<[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Thanks -- as one of the responders to your post on Spaltedboard said,
> Rob has some unusual deviations from tradition. For example, (1) he
> does not create a chisel edge in the wood and (1)he does not do a dry
> fit because "it bruises the wood". who the heck can not do dry fits?
I attended his seminar a couple of weeks ago and I can tell you Rob Cosman
sure didn't do any dry fits. It was quite a surprise when he put it
together, but the joint he created was amazing. Later he gave me a sample
joint, and everyone who sees it is really impressed. Except for the C$600
worth of hand tools he used there was no trickery. Just fine craftsmanship
explained every step of the way.
I have yet to make a dovetail joint that would have fit the first try.
Maybe someday.
- Owen -
">SNIP
ep, the other poster was right about the "no dry-fit" thing being off in
> left-field. But if I ever get to the skill level Cosman has, maybe I
> won't do a dry-fit on my dovetails either. I tried the fret-saw idea and
> it works great. I'm not one to listen to everything I hear as being
> gosphel, but the demonstrations were really good and easy to follow, which
> I liked. Feel free to agree or disagree, my opinion is just that.
>
> Ed
>
Ed,
I agree with you!
His systems work.
I know several woodworkers that don't have to dry fit their dovetails.
:-)
I also have the whole set of 4 DVDs and found them to be extremely useful
and well done.
About the not doing dry fits - Rob actually explained that quite well in the
video and admitted that it will take practice to get to that point. Cutting
dovetails is NOT that difficult once you do it enough, so eventually it
isn't that far fetched to think of not doing dry-fits. Rob simply says that
the first time you fit them is when they'll fit the best which makes sense
to me.
At the least the videos show some alternative approaches to techniques, and
I found Rob's delivery easier to follow than some others I have, including
the dovetail a drawer video by Frank Klausz.
Anyway, if you get it as a gift I'm sure the recipient will appreciate it.
Mike
<[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Thanks -- as one of the responders to your post on Spaltedboard said,
> Rob has some unusual deviations from tradition. For example, (1) he
> does not create a chisel edge in the wood and (1)he does not do a dry
> fit because "it bruises the wood". who the heck can not do dry fits?
>
> These two examples make me wonder about the other three DVD's, as in
> will they be good practices or will they be methods not for mere
> mortals.
>
> Ed wrote:
>> <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>> > Anyone have opinions about the Rob Cosman set of 4 DVDs?
>>
>> Snip.
>>
>> Yep, I got 'em all. I did a short review here:
>> http://www.spaltedboard.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?action=viewnews&id=84
>
<[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Anyone have opinions about the Rob Cosman set of 4 DVDs?
Snip.
Yep, I got 'em all. I did a short review here:
http://www.spaltedboard.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi?action=viewnews&id=84