Japanese Pull Saws - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T10:55:26Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/japanese-pull-saws?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A14009&feed=yes&xn_auth=noExactly Michael. Japan woodwo…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-06-20:2177249:Comment:151892009-06-20T23:26:57.427ZCliff Morrishttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/CliffMorris
Exactly Michael. Japan woodworker is a first class company to deal with too. They have the files and books and anything you might need regarding the japanese style tools. I believe it's Hida Tools that is the other major US supplier of the best japanese tools though you can get them from more sources now like Woodcraft and Lee-Veritas.
Exactly Michael. Japan woodworker is a first class company to deal with too. They have the files and books and anything you might need regarding the japanese style tools. I believe it's Hida Tools that is the other major US supplier of the best japanese tools though you can get them from more sources now like Woodcraft and Lee-Veritas. I've used them (pull saws) as…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-06-20:2177249:Comment:151772009-06-20T15:11:18.362ZMichael Tullochhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MichaelTulloch
I've used them (pull saws) as a Finish Carpenter / Woodworker professionally for 20 years. I use the less expensive ones that have the blade change feature. A blade lasts me about 8 months with care and costs about $18. ( I keep the handles). I tried one of the more expensive ones some time back...think it was a $300 thing. Hand Made Hammered steel and all that. I remember being very impressed, and do plan to buy one...but to keep it in the shop, and be very carefull with it. I buy from The…
I've used them (pull saws) as a Finish Carpenter / Woodworker professionally for 20 years. I use the less expensive ones that have the blade change feature. A blade lasts me about 8 months with care and costs about $18. ( I keep the handles). I tried one of the more expensive ones some time back...think it was a $300 thing. Hand Made Hammered steel and all that. I remember being very impressed, and do plan to buy one...but to keep it in the shop, and be very carefull with it. I buy from The Japan Woodworker.<br />
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The premium units are of course worth sharpening and you will need to at some point, so you would want to learn and set up to do that, or I hear Japan Woodworker can send them back to Japan for sharpening for you.<br />
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So ...I think they are worth the money, the question would be more to : Are they worth it to you?<br />
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michael Hey Mac-- yeah that saw came…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-06-20:2177249:Comment:151672009-06-20T10:41:41.846ZDonald A. Fortunehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DonaldAFortune
Hey Mac-- yeah that saw came from Home Depot I have one and sware by it<br />
cost was about 10 bucks and I liked the first one so much I baught 3 more just like it so I will have spares when I ware the first one out--<br />
Cheers,<br />
Donald
Hey Mac-- yeah that saw came from Home Depot I have one and sware by it<br />
cost was about 10 bucks and I liked the first one so much I baught 3 more just like it so I will have spares when I ware the first one out--<br />
Cheers,<br />
Donald Oh they are great saws. I'm j…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-06-19:2177249:Comment:151392009-06-19T18:50:38.866ZCliff Morrishttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/CliffMorris
Oh they are great saws. I'm just sure that I would be constantly needing that saw while it was busy getting shipped from here to Japan and back. For me it works out better to buy the mid range ones and a replacement blade for when it finally does get dull or I get stupid and knock a tooth off on something. I use a lot of the japanese chisels just for the wonderful edge they hold. I may yet buy one of the higher dollar saws to go with my Disstons but I'm getting to the point where I have to…
Oh they are great saws. I'm just sure that I would be constantly needing that saw while it was busy getting shipped from here to Japan and back. For me it works out better to buy the mid range ones and a replacement blade for when it finally does get dull or I get stupid and knock a tooth off on something. I use a lot of the japanese chisels just for the wonderful edge they hold. I may yet buy one of the higher dollar saws to go with my Disstons but I'm getting to the point where I have to decide to make and restore tools or make things with the tools.<br />
I was in Coventry and Stratford last year with the family, we truly are a people separated by a common language aren't we. I hope you didn't offer the American lady the courtesy of "knocking her up" in the morning. :) Seriously, I loved England, though roundabouts and driving on the left were a bit stressful for a few days. I'd really enjoy a chance to see more of you country. Cliff
I heard about one chap…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-06-19:2177249:Comment:151192009-06-19T14:08:29.039ZJohn Caddhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JohnCadd
Cliff<br />
I heard about one chap who sends his saws back to Japan for sharpening.He really loves his saws.<br />
Chap(English) --Guy(American) Just checking there.An American lady once asked me "Is your LORRY the same as our TRUCK? It was a nice moment.
Cliff<br />
I heard about one chap who sends his saws back to Japan for sharpening.He really loves his saws.<br />
Chap(English) --Guy(American) Just checking there.An American lady once asked me "Is your LORRY the same as our TRUCK? It was a nice moment. I use an Exacto saw and just…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-06-19:2177249:Comment:151172009-06-19T13:58:18.859ZJohn Caddhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JohnCadd
I use an Exacto saw and just for a little extra control I rubbed down the teeth on the end so for a few ( 15) mms it changes from smooth edge to saw teeth .You can get it right on the line that way .I put a plywood handle on it too so my knuckles are tucked away when cutting really close.
I use an Exacto saw and just for a little extra control I rubbed down the teeth on the end so for a few ( 15) mms it changes from smooth edge to saw teeth .You can get it right on the line that way .I put a plywood handle on it too so my knuckles are tucked away when cutting really close. Gee Penql-- I knew that vaugh…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-06-18:2177249:Comment:150882009-06-18T12:40:33.892ZDonald A. Fortunehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DonaldAFortune
Gee Penql-- I knew that vaughan along with estwing made some fine hammers but I didnt know that vaughan<br />
made back saws too- I'll have to take a look see and maby get one :-)<br />
Donald
Gee Penql-- I knew that vaughan along with estwing made some fine hammers but I didnt know that vaughan<br />
made back saws too- I'll have to take a look see and maby get one :-)<br />
Donald The price of a tool is not al…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-06-14:2177249:Comment:149182009-06-14T04:59:31.941ZCliff Morrishttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/CliffMorris
The price of a tool is not always the indicator that it is the best tool for your purpose. I'm just finishing up a round of tool aquisition so I have a fairly capable shop setup to do hand work. I still have some power tools but I really like the futsy hand tools. Regarding the Japanese type saws, many of the cheaper ones work well for western woodworkers because they are sharpened properly and induction hardened so the edges are quite hard. The higher priced ones are frequently made of a…
The price of a tool is not always the indicator that it is the best tool for your purpose. I'm just finishing up a round of tool aquisition so I have a fairly capable shop setup to do hand work. I still have some power tools but I really like the futsy hand tools. Regarding the Japanese type saws, many of the cheaper ones work well for western woodworkers because they are sharpened properly and induction hardened so the edges are quite hard. The higher priced ones are frequently made of a better steel but not hardened in the same way so that the woodworker can use a special file to sharpen his own saw. Unless you really are trained or familiar in the Japanese techniques to sharpen these tools all you end up with is an expensive tool that you have to send out to sharpen or you end up frustrated with it. Bottom line is the cheaper ones are better for most of us. Wow you guys make me drewl, I…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-05-25:2177249:Comment:141852009-05-25T13:14:06.649ZLen Biglinhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/LenBiglin
Wow you guys make me drewl, I think I could write a book on how to be a competent luthier using only cheap tools , and often the wrong way.But I dont think some of the big suppliers would like me .I'm just gona shut up and wish I had some of that great gear.Len
Wow you guys make me drewl, I think I could write a book on how to be a competent luthier using only cheap tools , and often the wrong way.But I dont think some of the big suppliers would like me .I'm just gona shut up and wish I had some of that great gear.Len Don't know if the big ones ar…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-05-23:2177249:Comment:140992009-05-23T02:46:07.302ZMac Walkerhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MacWalker
Don't know if the big ones are worth the money but...<br />
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I was lucky enough to find a product from a company called Marples at a big box store (not sure if it was sLowe's or Home Repo).<br />
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I think I paid $12. It is a Japanese pull saw design. Use it for fret slotting, works great. Strongly recommended especially for the price....<br />
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Don't know if the big ones are worth the money but...<br />
<br />
I was lucky enough to find a product from a company called Marples at a big box store (not sure if it was sLowe's or Home Repo).<br />
<br />
I think I paid $12. It is a Japanese pull saw design. Use it for fret slotting, works great. Strongly recommended especially for the price....<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.idealtruevalue.com/servlet/the-142767/Detail">http://www.idealtruevalue.com/servlet/the-142767/Detail</a>