And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
I bought my first Japanese saw from Lee Valley Tools about 25 years ago. Push saws require thicker blades to prevent bowing. A pull saw won't bow, the tension straightens it, so the blade can be made thinner which reduces the effort needed to make the cut. I have only pull saws which I use for everything from lopping off branches to cutting 2x6s. Some of the Japanese saws that Lee Valley sells have replacable blades. Al_in_Ottawa
Even though you're shilling for Amazon, for extra income (not a problem), the stuff you recommend is spectacular! Not the usual deal-o-da-day reference... Good on you!
Careful with them buggers. I got cut on the heal with one once (long story.. small brain). Since the teeth are wicked sharp and staggered it was a helluva tearing cut. Took forever to heal.
I’ve got one from Lee Valley as well, can’t recommend their tools highly enough. Folks designing their tools are real thinkers and you can tell they use the stuff as well. Use the dozuki to hand cut dovetails on the rare occasion I need it. Very little effort to get a very accurate cut. Pairing to the cut line with one of their chisels can get just about a watertight joint with even a small amount of practice and I’m just a hack compared to most
37 years a carpenter, very rarely did a pull saw come in handy.
ReplyDeleteI bought my first Japanese saw from Lee Valley Tools about 25 years ago. Push saws require thicker blades to prevent bowing. A pull saw won't bow, the tension straightens it, so the blade can be made thinner which reduces the effort needed to make the cut. I have only pull saws which I use for everything from lopping off branches to cutting 2x6s. Some of the Japanese saws that Lee Valley sells have replacable blades.
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And sharp as hell, cut you before you realize it.
ReplyDelete30 bucks for legit jap? Wonder if good for kitchen use?
ReplyDeleteEven though you're shilling for Amazon, for extra income (not a problem), the stuff you recommend is spectacular! Not the usual deal-o-da-day reference... Good on you!
ReplyDeleteCareful with them buggers. I got cut on the heal with one once (long story.. small brain). Since the teeth are wicked sharp and staggered it was a helluva tearing cut. Took forever to heal.
ReplyDeleteI’ve got one from Lee Valley as well, can’t recommend their tools highly enough. Folks designing their tools are real thinkers and you can tell they use the stuff as well. Use the dozuki to hand cut dovetails on the rare occasion I need it. Very little effort to get a very accurate cut. Pairing to the cut line with one of their chisels can get just about a watertight joint with even a small amount of practice and I’m just a hack compared to most
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