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I need to do some resawing for some handplanes I'm building, but the only saws I have are LN dovetail/carcass and a couple of old Disstons that are in need of rehab.
Ultimately, I'll build a good bowsaw, but until then, can someone recommend a good saw for resawing? I'm mainly looking for the best type. I'm thinking a Japanese saw may be the best bet...
Thanks!
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Very narrow set 4.5 to 8 ppi veneer or resaw framed saw, and beeswax on the blade.
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...ighlight=birth
Video here. This was the first time Don had ever used a frame saw!
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v8...t=DSCF0001.flv
Why a very narrow set is better, the blade doesn't flop or wallow around in the kerf and follows a line very easily.
Last edited by harry strasil; 02-04-2010 at 10:35 AM.
Jr.
Hand tools are very modern- they are all cordless
NORMAL is just a setting on the washing machine.
Be who you are and say what you feel... because those that matter... don't mind...and those that mind...don't matter!
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I think that your old disston would work great after rehabing! If you are in need of a saw in a hurry, a Japanese Ryoba saw could also work good. I do all of my resawing with regular disston saws, but I,m in need of a saw like Jr. showed here!
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Harry what kind of blade is in the saw and where might I find one.This looks like a fun saw to build.
Dick
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post #2 click on the url under the first picture.
Hand tools are very modern- they are all cordless
NORMAL is just a setting on the washing machine.
Be who you are and say what you feel... because those that matter... don't mind...and those that mind...don't matter!
By Hammer and Hand All Arts Do Stand
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