Marples 12″ Beechwood Bow Saw

Posted on March 18th, 2009 by admin

Tool: Marples Woodworker’s Bow Saw A tool inherited from a friend and mentor, my Marples Bow Saw hangs proudly in a prominent spot on my wall of tools but sees very little use throughout the years. Also known as a Frame Saw the traditional Bow Saw is a rip saw used for resawing. Fitted with [...]

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Gyokucho Ryoba Noko Giri – Japanese Pull Saw

Posted on February 22nd, 2009 by admin

Tool: Ryoba Noko Giri – Gyokucho 9-1/2″ Double Edge RazorSaw Switching from the British backsaw to the Japanese pull saw was the second most important fundamental change in my toolbox. The economically priced Gyokucho Ryoba Noko Giri is perfect for my interior carpentry work. With replacement blades less than $15 this is the perfect jobsite [...]

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