Hand Saw, thought I'd ask?

[dickyhb]

So I'm going to have to cut this dried lime wood into 6cm pieces. What would be the best saw for the job?

A hack-saw, junior hack saw or a proper saw for wood. If so suggest one I can pop out and buy please? I need a clean cut I'd guess so a saw with fine teeth?? No experience in this so help advise.

Thanks all.

Dicky.

 

[lurker]

I think you are the bloke wanting to whittle fishing floats?

I live in Loughborough, if its not too far for you, you can use my bandsaw
I'll also rootle through my wood stash for other wood to keep you happy

Personally I think you are mad :lol:

Assuming you want to saw it up yourself, you just need a general hard point saw like this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stanley-1-20-0 ... dpoint+saw

 

[novocaine]

if you are wittling floats as suggested then cleave the wood instead of sawing it.

use a thickish knife (something like a sheepfold or bowie works well) and a chunk of wood as a mallet. set the knife on the end grain sharp bit facing in, tap the back of the blade with your mallet. few knocks then wiggle it to break the piece along the grain.

if you are sawing it then you'll end up with cross grain here and there which can weaken thin pieces like floats.

hope that helps. if I'm chasing up the wrong tree then sorry for the diversion.

 

[lurker]

if you are wittling floats as suggested then cleave the wood instead of sawing it.

use a thickish knife (something like a sheepfold or bowie works well) and a chunk of wood as a mallet. set the knife on the end grain sharp bit facing in, tap the back of the blade with your mallet. few knocks then wiggle it to break the piece along the grain.

if you are sawing it then you'll end up with cross grain here and there which can weaken thin pieces like floats.

hope that helps. if I'm chasing up the wrong tree then sorry for the diversion.

thats a good point and on thinking about it, how I would do it
With something like this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/DIY-Tools/F- ... king+knife

 

[novocaine]

stupid autocorrect sheepsfoot knife not sheepsfold.

 

[dickyhb]

Hi chaps.

No I do make a float or two, but out of balsa and cork.

But this is for making a few little figures, all with a knife.

Very kind offer Luker. Maybe once the weather is a touch better I'll come over for a cup of tea and a chat. Be nice to see what your doing too?

Thanks.

Dicky.

 

[undergroundhunter]

Where in Lincs are you? I'm not far from Lincoln if you and to use my bandsaw.

Matt

 

[Bm101]

Hi Dicky, just a thought and not much use in the short term but Liddles occasionally do a small cheap Japanese 'style' saw that might be ideal. Keep an eye on the aldi/liddle threads that pop up because someone will usually mention when they come in stock. Cuts on the pull stroke but will give you a very fine cut and are easy to use on a wood like lime. Sharp, thin bladed saw with little kerf.
This cheeky monkey is trying to sell one for twice the original shop price but it will give you an idea of what saw it is. Just don't buy it at that price! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/POWERFIX-PROF ... Sw2gxYrGhH
Cheap and cheerful but its a great little saw for what it is. You could look at Japanese saws generally, (have a search on here) if you do get sucked in, look up the best ones for the price you are willing to pay and get one with replaceable blades. Like everything they can divide opinion, but for a fine cut I think you will get a better finish for less money than you will a western saw. Of course, for carving it might not matter if you are just cutting blanks. Might find the size easier, even with a bigger Japanese saw than with a traditional cheap hardpoint that you might find in B&Q etc.
Just advice from a complete amateur so be warned!
Good luck. Personally I'd go round Matt and Lurkers houses and have a cuppa and a chat.
By all accounts , (at least Steve Maskery's :wink: )you should pat down Lurkers pockets for your pencils etc even if you go to his house.

Cheers
Chris

 

[novocaine]

ok, so not for floats.

I'd still cleave it though. it's for wittling, assuming the grain is pretty straight you'll have less work to do afterwards.

if you want to take the above advice from BM101 screwfix sell the irwin pull saw (14tpi) which is the real version of the lidl saw. think it's 13 quid, they do one with a drop handle for 16 but that's not as easy to use.

other than that, any hardpoint from a big box or tradeish counter will do (within reason, try to avoid own brand, it's a stereotype but they aren't very good), especially if you want to cut fast. for bench work I tend to stick to sub 14" on a rip saw, use a tenon saw for cross cuts if you've got one, or the 14" panel saw will still do it if not.

screwfix, as hateful as they are for tools, will have what you want in stock.

 

[lurker]

:lol:
I have loads of pencils, even enough to give away!
They are the best quality from Screwfix, Argos, Ikea 8)

 

[novocaine]

screwfix pencils are the finest box wood with only the best graphite. I made a tube to stick on the back so you can actually use it like a pencil too.

totally off topic.

 

[Bm101]

Might keep your eyes open for a billhook if you ever go to carboots, etc, will cleave perfectly. Try and get an old one, think generally the steel is better quality. A small axe, wide chisel will do it but never mind that, it's a great excuse to get yourself a proper billhook and I'd use mine over a hatchet etc every time to split kindling etc. I think it's a lot safer on the old pinkies.
billhooks-memories-all-aloooone-in-the-mooonliiiight-t96252.html
You can even use it to sharpen the new pencils you may 'allegedly' have to buy after you have visited Lurker.
Regards
Chris