Okay, so I’ve been messing around with these two tools, struff and nakashima, trying to figure out which one I like better for my woodworking projects. It’s been a bit of a journey, let me tell you!
First, I started with struff. I’d heard some good things about it, you know, from some other folks online. I grabbed the basic set and got to work on a simple shelf I was building. The initial setup was pretty straightforward, I just followed the instructions, and everything clicked into place easily enough.
- The first thing I noticed was how smooth the cuts were. Like, really smooth.
- It felt pretty good in my hand, too, not too heavy, not too light.
- But… and this is a big but… I found it a little tricky to adjust the depth. It took some fiddling around to get it just right.
Then, I switched over to nakashima. Now, this one was a bit different. I had to order a few extra pieces to get it fully set up for what I needed, which was a bit of a pain, but whatever.
I use it to make some chairs for my frend’s home.
- When use it,I found it a bit heavy.
- It’s not easy to use at all!
So, after using both, here’s the lowdown:
Struff
- Pros: Super smooth cuts, comfortable to hold.
- Cons: Depth adjustment can be fussy.
Nakashima
- Pros:Really easy use.
- Cons:It’s heavy.
Honestly, I’m still kinda on the fence. If struff had easier depth adjustment, it’d be the clear winner. But nakashima’s precision, even though it’s a bit more work to set up, is tempting. I’m thinking I might end up using both, depending on the project. St
