Tennon and Dovetail saws are filed rip.
At 26" and crosscut, that is almost certainly an old mitre saw.
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I'd bet a big miter box for the backsaw too.
Most of my handsaws now are japanese pull saws. I like the smaller kerf and pulling a saw through wood seems like a more efficient cutting method then pushing.Leave a comment:
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It does have a stiffening ridge. I am not sure why it is that large, could have come from a big miter box. It is an old Monkey Wards. Including the ridge the blade is 6" tall. I also have a smaller one that is very dull that needs sharpening. I have a Disston that is filed for cross cut. Maybe I will get it filed for rip instead and keep the backsaw as a crosscut saw. The little guy could be used for tenons.Leave a comment:
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Yea, a backsaw would make ripping difficult.
Good info on that site, thanks for the heads up.Leave a comment:
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I have a backsaw that has a 26" or so inch blade. I got curious as to if it is filed for rip or cross cut and found this:
It is cross-cut but I may get it refiled for rip.
Pretty complete coverage on that site. Thanks for posting. Does your "backsaw" have a stiffening ridge along the top edge? For a backsaw to be 26" or so, is pretty long. Most are for precise work, like miters, tenons, and dovetails.
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Good Info On Handsaws
I have a backsaw that has a 26" or so inch blade. I got curious as to if it is filed for rip or cross cut and found this:
It is cross-cut but I may get it refiled for rip.Tags: None
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