Bryan,

I used my jigsaw to cut out my flush mount hatches. Nerve-wracking, yes, difficult, no, results, very good. I don't think that the very thin kerf is needed because when you coat the edges of the hatch and the edges of the deck where the hatch was cut out the kerf space is reduced by the epoxy.

Below is the link to a question that I asked that was very well answered by Rob Macks.

Take care,

Ken

: What about for cutting the hatches? I would want the tool with the
: straightest cut and smallest kerf possible for that job right?

: But regardless, it sounds like I can put off buying a Japanese pull saw (or
: other hand saw) for now & pick that up when I need it. Or keep my eyes
: open for good deals.

: Thanks,
: Bryan