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Re: Japanese Hand Saws
By:Don Beale
Date: 8/21/2001, 5:01 pm
In Response To: Japanese Hand Saws (Bryan Sarauer)

I have the 'Behr' version, which is fine-tooth. The blades are interchangeable, and replaceable. There is a coarse-tooth blade available too. I like not having teeth on the back side, it makes it easy to guide the blade with my fingers to start a cut, or to keep one on track. I think Crafstman has something similar.

: Hello,
: I'm going to build a S&G kayak (not sure which) this winter & am starting
: to think about tools needed. I know the Japanese pull saws are
: recommended. From browsing the Lee Valley on-line catalog I see that there
: are several types of Japanese saws: Ryobi, Dozuki, & Azebiki. Which do
: you use? If forced to only choose one saw, what do you recommend? How many
: teeth per inch should it have, etc.?

: Thanks in advance.
: Bryan

Messages In This Thread

Japanese Hand Saws
Bryan Sarauer -- 8/21/2001, 4:30 pm
How About A Shark Saw?
Kenny Too Slow -- 8/22/2001, 3:53 pm
Re: Japanese Hand Saws
Ken Sutherland -- 8/21/2001, 8:13 pm
Re: Japanese Hand Saws
TonyB -- 8/22/2001, 8:25 am
Re: Japanese Hand Saws
Bryan Sarauer -- 8/22/2001, 11:03 am
Re: Japanese Hand Saws
Jim -- 8/22/2001, 3:28 pm
Re: Japanese Hand Saws
Ken Sutherland -- 8/22/2001, 1:17 pm
Re: Japanese Hand Saws
TonyB -- 8/22/2001, 11:46 am
Re: Japanese Hand Saws
Chip Sandresky -- 8/21/2001, 6:55 pm
Re: Japanese Hand Saws
TonyB -- 8/21/2001, 5:04 pm
Re: Japanese Hand Saws
Don Beale -- 8/21/2001, 5:01 pm