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For years I thought a $15 Japanese pull saw was just a gimmick until I tried one on a maple panel
I always stuck with my western backsaws for joinery, figuring a thin blade you pulled instead of pushed would be flimsy and hard to control. A guy at a tool swap in Knoxville last fall practically forced one into my hand for a few bucks, so I gave it a shot back at the shop. The cut on that maple was shockingly clean, with almost no tear-out on the back side, and the kerf was way thinner than I'm used to. The lack of a stiff back meant I could get into some tight spots on a face frame that my other saws couldn't touch. It didn't replace my dovetail saw, but for breaking down sheet goods and a lot of crosscuts, it's become my go-to. I still use my old saws for certain jobs, but I was totally wrong to dismiss it. Anyone have a favorite brand for these, or a specific tooth pattern that works best for cabinet grade plywood?
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kevin_dixon17d ago
Nah, I feel you on that. It's tough to get past what you're used to, especially when you've been doing fine with your old tools for years. That pull saw surprise is real though, nothing wrong with having both in the shop.
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