Ripping Yarns

[PerranOak]

So, having no bandsaw (yet!) I decided to rip the oak by hand.

I only wanted to go down 200mm and the piece is 50mm wide. so, no problem!

Who knew oak was THAT hard. I was sawing for 20 minutes!

The saw was a 7 tpi B&Q job.

I wondered whether a proper rip saw would be better? Would it make any difference? If so, where can I get one (preferable one cheaper than a bandsaw! :lol: )?

Cheers.

 

[OLD]

Have you considered a jig saw some times difficult to stop them cutting at a angle but its a power saw then of course there are hand circular saws both saws will need the std. blades replacing for a good quality cut.

 

[xy mosian]

Hi Folks,

I have two Spear & Jackson panel saws. Of 1960's/70's vintage. Virtually unused. A rip and a cross-cut. Sharp as razors! NO INTEREST THEN!

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Cheers
John

This was seen recently on this forum. July 8 this year. It might be worth contacting Benchwayze. As far as I'm concerned Spear & Jackson of that vintage are reasonable, and may be re-sharpened.

 

[Philly]

Perran
In answer to your question, yes, a rip saw will cut much faster. The B+Q hardpoints are good for sheet material but rubbish with hardwood - you'd be done a lot quicker with the correct saw. I have an old Disston D8 than I've used to rip down firedoors - you'll still raise a sweat but it will be quick work.
If you pick up a vintage saw at car boot you can sharpen them pretty easily - rip saws are sharpened straight across, so much more "do-able" than crosscut saws.
Hope this helps
Philly

 

[Night Train]

I also have a couple of proper rip saws just for this purpose.

I also have a Japanese Hassunme rip saw which I swap to a matching cross cut blade as required.
Both blades are great for their intended direction of cut and rubbish at doing each other's job.

 

[woodbloke]

Philly's spot on...a proper rip saw with about 4tpi will make very short work of 2" oak - Rob

 

[PerranOak]

Brill, thanks all.

 

[bugbear]

Perran
In answer to your question, yes, a rip saw will cut much faster. The B+Q hardpoints are good for sheet material but rubbish with hardwood - you'd be done a lot quicker with the correct saw. I have an old Disston D8 than I've used to rip down firedoors - you'll still raise a sweat but it will be quick work.
If you pick up a vintage saw at car boot you can sharpen them pretty easily - rip saws are sharpened straight across, so much more "do-able" than crosscut saws.

Nice, big, easy to see teeth, too.

BugBear

 

[PerranOak]

Yes indeed! It was like a hot knife through butter ... well, nearly!

I did keep going a bit wide though. I guess I need more practice.