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1st Sep 2009, 10:00 PM
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I have been using my Veritas Dovetail saw for small cross cut tasks and it works fairly nicely (apart from being a little difficult to start). So I was thinking about getting another and filing it to crosscut. Then I read on Christopher Schwarz's blog
that LV have produced a small cross cut version and a finer TPI dovetail version.
I couldn't find it on the LV site - I presume that these are pre-production versions being "market tested" at the Woodworking in America show? Anyone heard any more news? Surely Derek Cohen has been secretly testing one already?
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3rd Sep 2009, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Dion N  (snip)
I couldn't find it on the LV site - I presume that these are pre-production versions being "market tested" at the Woodworking in America show? Anyone heard any more news? Surely Derek Cohen has been secretly testing one already? | Hi Dion -
Saws are just starting to come onstream now...should be available over the next 6 weeks. Best put the screws to Carbatec about an Australian supply....  
Derek wasn't a tester on these (as far as I know) - we actually asked a fellow who wasn't really keen on the design of the first one (when initially released) to be a tester on the next two....
Cheers -
Rob |
3rd Sep 2009, 11:19 PM
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Rob
That has to be the quickest and most accurate reply to a question I've ever asked on the forum! Thanks for taking the time to browse this site and see what your customers are talking about.  Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob Lee
Snip
Derek wasn't a tester on these (as far as I know) - we actually asked a fellow who wasn't really keen on the design of the first one (when initially released) to be a tester on the next two....
Cheers -
Rob
| Is he a fan now? 
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3rd Sep 2009, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Dion N Rob
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Is he a fan now? | Hi -
Fan or no fan - doesn't matter.... he writes well, thinks analytically, and gives his honest impressions.... just what anyone would want.
It's important to listen.... and most important to listen to views that are different...
Cheers -
Rob |
3rd Sep 2009, 11:25 PM
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Rob, if you are still lurking - I had a look at your new surface vise earlier. Did anyone consider using a lever action to clamp with?
(sorry for the hijack folks)
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3rd Sep 2009, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Groggy Rob, if you are still lurking - I had a look at your new bench vise dogs earlier. Did anyone consider using a lever action to clamp with? | Hi -
Shhhh....
That's not due to be released until October 16th.... project #797.... really!
Cheers -
Rob |
3rd Sep 2009, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob Lee That's not due to be released until October 16th.... project #797.... really! | That long? *sigh* 
Thanks Rob
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3rd Sep 2009, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Groggy That long? *sigh*
Thanks Rob
Hmmm, I see you now have drawbores, |
Hmmm- those really slipped by you.... they're "old"....
It's project #800 (and #840, to a lesser extent) that'll really knock your figurative socks off....they're also due in October....  ....
Cheers -
Rob |
15th Oct 2009, 04:06 PM
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Here I am, waiting for the big release (figuratively speaking of course)
Where is it eh? Eh, eh? |
15th Oct 2009, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Groggy Here I am, waiting for the big release (figuratively speaking of course)
Where is it eh? Eh, eh? | Hmm -
Production of project #800 is running along nicely... only thing missing is the box!! USD retail has been set at $29.50... which is spectacular for a plane....
Project #840 is also on track... running right now...
We're considering offering the pair for 1 week at savings of $10, which would make the pair $39 USD....
That enough info?? 
Cheers -
Rob |
15th Oct 2009, 11:32 PM
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PS - #797 is also just about ready - I saw bins full of them yesterday, while giving a tour....
Cheers -
Rob |
15th Oct 2009, 11:35 PM
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PPS -
Since you've clearly been tracking this, and are an all 'round good guy.... shoot me your address (just to confirm it hasn't changed), and I'll send you something to try.....
Cheers -
Rob |
16th Oct 2009, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob Lee PPS -
Since you've clearly been tracking this, and are an all 'round good guy.... shoot me your address (just to confirm it hasn't changed), and I'll send you something to try.....
Cheers -
Rob | Probably a cupful of patience
Email sent! |
16th Oct 2009, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Groggy Email sent! | ... and email recieved! |
16th Oct 2009, 11:30 PM
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Groggy how could you have patience at a time like this, I'm sure the excitment levels are up there, new toys to try. Rob, I'm sure you have made his day, week , month, where should I stop. | | |
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