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Can you guys tell me what Japanese saws you're using. If there are some you haven't been happy with I'd like to know that too.

This Japanese beading saw looks like it would be great fot trimming braces or other small parts. Anyone use one of these?

I have used one like this for over 20 years and could not get by without it. A blade lasts up to 2 years, depending on how much really hard wood like African blackwood you cut. Japanese saw

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Ronn,
Believe it or not...SEARS sell one that is perfect for fretting width. Made by "Shark Saws".
Works well for a fraction of cost and really sharp.
Check it out. Regards,
walter

I have a few in my arsenal too. Here's the best place to get Japanese tools
I've found.
http://www.hidatool.com/
Japanese tools is all they do.
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I have a Marples Ryoba saw that I got from the Orange Borg (aka Home Depot). Unfortunately, I can't find a link to it anywhere . I saw it and thought, "eh why not?". For $20 I thought I'd try it out and WOW. I use it exclusively for flush cutting and general hand sawing. It definately makes me want to get a really nice Japanese saw.nathan c39027.4017592593

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Walter,

I too use the Sears shark saw for fretting. The pull stroke really helps to prevent binding.

Hi Ron,

The "Z" brand saws are quite good. I use the douzoki and the larger #300 for cross-cuts, and the #8 for rips. Take care of them and they'll last a long time.

Best,

Jim

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I bought one like TRein linked to in his post - and while I havent gotten very much use out of it yet - the couple jobs I have done with it have impressed me very much, also it wasnt that expensive either!
I will definitely be rounding out my japanese saw collection with a few different types.
Cheers
Charliewood

I am TASing for This something chronic, also this (great UK site, BTW.)
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Walter & Barry-- Sears lists four on their website-- The two I might consider are the 9 1/2" double sided 17 & 9tpi (20 bucks)& the 6 12" single edged 27 tpi saw. Which one(s) are you guys using? Are they available only online or at the stors too?
Phil

the 6 1/2 is only 26 tpi & runs areund 10 bucks
link:
shark saw

also- which miter box do you use for fretting? I have some rosewood for fretboards I would love to use & am in the process of getting some Osage Orange that I will quarter & dry (soon as the ground dries a little)

[QUOTE=robinphil] the 6 1/2 is only 26 tpi & runs areund 10 bucks
link:
shark saw

also- which miter box do you use for fretting? I have some rosewood for fretboards I would love to use & am in the process of getting some Osage Orange that I will quarter & dry (soon as the ground dries a little) [/QUOTE]

I have that 9 1/2" shark saw it's not bad for general chores. I also have a Vaughan Bear saw in the same comfiguration and I like it much better it seems to be balance a bit better. Vaughan