Comments on: Episode 35: Now With LASERS! http://modernwoodshop.com/2008/10/03/episode-35-now-with-lasers/ This Podcast and Blog Will Make You Cool. Seriously. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:17:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: David J Foggin http://modernwoodshop.com/2008/10/03/episode-35-now-with-lasers/#comment-1257 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:59:34 +0000 http://modernwoodshop.wordpress.com/?p=246#comment-1257 Spear & Jackson in Australia now market a “Handsaw” with a laser guide, yes a Handsaw, guess what they call it – “The Predator”. Its even being shown on youtube.

What next laser guided chisels, laser guided screwdriver, laser guided nail gun?????

Keep up the good work.

David

]]> By: Marc http://modernwoodshop.com/2008/10/03/episode-35-now-with-lasers/#comment-1158 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:21:49 +0000 http://modernwoodshop.wordpress.com/?p=246#comment-1158 Hey Dave. I was at the grocery store the other day and saw this dog. He said he was a fan of woodworking podcasts and I told him I know Dave Noftz. This was his response:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2047/2352806954_d5fac0ca4e_m.jpg

]]> By: Don B. http://modernwoodshop.com/2008/10/03/episode-35-now-with-lasers/#comment-1140 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:56:47 +0000 http://modernwoodshop.wordpress.com/?p=246#comment-1140 Dave, I have to agree with you for the most part regarding the uselessness of most of the lasers and digital readouts. I do however like the ability to go back at any time and reproduce a part. I am admitatly not the most efficient woodworker. Even if a digital fence is not accurate, that doesn’t matter as long as you know what the reading was originally. In regards to the router fence, I don’t have a digital gauge, but I do have an Incra fence which is at least as accurate as a digital scale. I love the micro adjustability especially for dados and grooves. I will use an undersize bit and then I can sneek up on a perfect fit.
Don

]]> By: Dave http://modernwoodshop.com/2008/10/03/episode-35-now-with-lasers/#comment-1131 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:21:57 +0000 http://modernwoodshop.wordpress.com/?p=246#comment-1131 This is too funny. Check out page 13 of the latest Fine Woodworking magazine (issue #201). There is a full page ad for the new Craftsman 10″ Laser Table Saw. It has a laser that projects the saw blade’s cut line across the workpiece.

When will the laser madness end? :-)

]]> By: justsomeguy http://modernwoodshop.com/2008/10/03/episode-35-now-with-lasers/#comment-1122 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:58:04 +0000 http://modernwoodshop.wordpress.com/?p=246#comment-1122 No lasers on hand tools?? I beg to differ.

http://www.spear-and-jackson.com/predator-laser-guided-saw-22quot

and you can buy it at Sears!!

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00987902000P?keyword=009-87902&sLevel=

supreme silliness

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