Good Morning.
I normally use a LN dovetail saw for cutting dovetails. My present project involves lots of dovetails in 1" cherry with wild grain.
I find my LN tapered carcass saw, which is 4" longer, better for this work despite its cross cut filing. In my hands, the extra length seems to gut straighter. I'm thinking of filing it rip cut.
Before I do: I don't see many such saws filed rip. Maybe there's a reason? I'd hate to convert it to rip and then discover it would have been better left alone.
Any input appreciated.
thanks
Les