hand saws

[Benchwayze]

I started a boatbuilding apprenticeship in August and I now want to start building up my own set of tools. I currently require a tenon saw, dovetail saw and find myself confused by the number of different brands on offer. I want to purchase tools that are going to last. My maximum price is about £40 per saw. I have been looking at Footprint and Victor saws. I see from your forums that members are not particularly impressed by Footprint. I live in Cornwall and there is nowhere I can go to view these saws. Any recommendations would be appreciated. I have used the Japanese saws and have been quite comfortable with them so these may be an option. Brand recommendations please

Surely you can find these tools in Cornwall? About ten years ago, I was in Truro. I went into one of those 'General Stores', in the newly built 'Mall'. I glimpsed a beautiful, 24" Disston crosscut saw, just hanging on a cup-hook above the display shelves. Needless to say, at £30.00 it is now in my workshop.

If that's too rich today, then I would have a look at

http://www.oldtools.co.uk

http://www.oldtools.co.uk/tools/misc/saws/saws.php

There's one there for £20.00

They are reliable and they describe their items well. I've never been disappointed with them. I am sure they would have something suitable.

Best of luck

 

[matthewwh]

I live in Cornwall and there is nowhere I can go to view these saws.

Any interest in doing a passaround with these two?

Newly arrived from Gyokucho they are £35 each and shortly to be on special offer at £55 for the pair.

If there's enough interest I'll set one up.

Gyokucho Yokobiki (crosscut) Dozuki - Eva Grip

Gyokucho Tatebiki (rip) Dozuki - Eva Grip

 

[Mattty]

mmmm there shiny Matt... :lol: 8)

 

[Jake]

Oooh yes.

Jake;

 

[Harlequin]

I live in Cornwall and there is nowhere I can go to view these saws.

Any interest in doing a passaround with these two?

would be interesting to try these out Matt. Count me in.

ta

 

[forcemax]

Hey,there,

As you are working on wood and tools by hand saws,I think measuring tape is a good partner for your works,

Cheers

www.forcemax-handtools.com

 

[woodbloke]

Hey,there,

As you are working on wood and tools by hand saws,I think measuring tape is a good partner for your works,

Cheers

http://www.forcemax-handtools.com

...so no vested interest then? [-X Not quite the done thing around here and even more so as it's a first post - Rob

 

[Mikey R]

Brass is pretty.
The End.

[edit] Sorry, that was flip - no, no practical difference except price[/edit]

Thanks - I'll be going for the steel one then!

http://www.flinn-garlick-saws.co.uk/aca ... Range.html

Yesterday I took delivery of an E.T Roberts and Lee Rip Saw from http://www.oldtools.co.uk -

Im looking forward to giving it a try but dont know when I'll get a chance.

I would definitely buy from them again when I go for a tenon saw

 

[dunbarhamlin]

Good score! BTW R&L are now part of Tho Flinn.
Cheers
Steve

 

[Mikey R]

Good score! BTW R&L are now part of Tho Flinn.
Cheers
Steve

I read that also. This saw is breasted and taper ground, so from what I can tell, its in the same quality as the Pax range.

For less than half the price

Im quite pleased, but the real test will be ripping 3ft of 1in North American hard ash when I get a mo... :shock: My old hardpoint used to really struggle with this kind of task, Im wondering what a real rip filed saw will make of it

 

[dunbarhamlin]

How many teeth per inch? Expect this will be a breeze.
Ash, maple, ebony - bit of a work out, but really satisfying with a good rip saw. The nice thing is, when it's time they're really easy to sharpen.

 

[bugbear]

Yesterday I took delivery of an E.T Roberts and Lee Rip Saw from http://www.oldtools.co.uk -

If the picture is accurate, a little time spent with a rasp on the handle arrises would be well spent.

Making nice handles is expensive for the manufacturers, but quite easy and satisifying in an amatuer's shop.

BugBear

 

[Mikey R]

How many teeth per inch? Expect this will be a breeze.
Ash, maple, ebony - bit of a work out, but really satisfying with a good rip saw. The nice thing is, when it's time they're really easy to sharpen.

Its 4.5 TPI, which should be a real step up from my knackered 7 TPI crosscut saw it replaces.

If the picture is accurate, a little time spent with a rasp on the handle arrises would be well spent.

Making nice handles is expensive for the manufacturers, but quite easy and satisifying in an amatuer's shop.

BugBear

Cheers BugBear - good tip! When I do this, I'll likely take the whole finish off and refinish in a wipe-on satin poly. Gloss just isnt nice to handle for long periods.

 

[bugbear]

Cheers BugBear - good tip! When I do this, I'll likely take the whole finish off and refinish in a wipe-on satin poly. Gloss just isnt nice to handle for long periods.

Careful - it's difficult to totally refinish a handle without removing it, which you may or may not want to do.

BugBear

 

[World of Woodworking]

Hi Guys,
I'm new to this site but have read all your comments with interest. If you need any help or advice on saws, please let me know or visit my website:

www.flinn-garlick-saws.co.uk Thanks!

 

[head clansman]

hi kate


hope you don't mind me shortening the name , boat building, fibreglass or wood clinker, you say your an apprentice what does the person who's training you say you should buy? just out of interest .

from the amount of money you wish to spend on tools and your comment about wanting them to be the best your going in the right direction. pay the most you can afford.

Me well this is my MO, old is good, but so is new. I have never used the new named one like veritase etc all mind are old W Marples brass backs tenon saws, one 6" dovetail saw, a 6" 10" 14" all brassed backs + a very beautiful diston hand saws all excellent choices and have served me very well over many years , having said that i do also own the orange handle throw away jack saw for rough wood or cutting near brickwork which are very sharp. so there you go just a few more name to confuse you even more .

hope this may help you make your choice . hc

 

[bugbear]

hi kate
....

Have you been thinking about this for a long time? The question was posted in 2008 !!!

BugBear

 

[head clansman]

hi

oops hc