This lessons objectives:
- The different saw sizes
- Rip tooth vs Crosscut
- Which saws are the most versatile
- Which saw is best for you
My recommendations
Unlike the planes and chisels, a higher price doesn't necessarily mean a better saw. A prime example of this is Japanese saws which are usually quite affordable and perfect for beginners. I personally prefer using a wester push saw simply because it's what I trained with. But I would encourage you to try both and see that you prefer.
Japanese Saws
Western Style Saws
If you're interested in knowing what my 5 favourite tools for hand cut joinery are. Have a look at this video.
4 Comments
Buddy you perfectly explain the difference.I also prefer one should go with the products which he know about and know how to use.
Keep up the good work!
if your on a budget £100 and need to get the basic equipment ie plane 3 or 4 chisels hammer/mallet wouldnt it be better to get a cheap hardppoint panel saw and tennon saw instead off expensive resharpenable saws eg no4 plane £50 stanley chisel set £25 hammer/mallet £5 cheap panel saw £10 cheap tennon saw £10 ?
Hi Matt:
Should we purchase the 14tpi or 20 tpi Veritas Dovetail Saw?
Thanks,
Michele
14 tpi from everything I’ve read. 20 tpi is very fine and hard/impossible to sharpen yourself. Paul Sellers recommends the 14tpi veritas