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Hand Saws for Timber Framing
What saws were traditionally used for timber framing cuts in British practice? British-style backsaws don't seem to have cut depths any more than about 4", so how did they cut long tenons?
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What are the different styles of Japanese Saws
Pretty much just what the title says. I would like to know the different styles of Japanese saws and what each one is designed for. I am aware of Dozuki and Ryoba but I will assume there are others.
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Comparison of Western saws and Japanese Saws
I was considering acquiring a Japanese style saw from Lee Valley.
I have a small collection of tenon saws and regular saws that would, it seem, already serve the same purposes as most of the ...