old fool needs advice on saw for joint cutting

[chris watford]

Hello all, although a carpenter and joiner was in management for the last 30 years before retiring 10 years ago. I fancy doing some practice joint cutting but not sure my trust tenon and dovetails saws are worth getting sharpened, so I am looking at Japanese/Asian saws.
Suggestions please, and also for some bevelled edge chisels, I have stupidly sold some of mine (Marples, Beechwood 50 y.o +)

Cheers, Chris

 

[bridger]

My chisels and saws are mostly late 19th and early 20th century. It takes a while to find and fettle a good working set but we'll worth it.

If I were buying chisels new today I'd be getting Ashley isles. I might end up making most of my own saws.

 

[Mellissa]

What draws you to Japanese saws now?? Do you just want something new to try after years with Western tools?

 

[HandsOnNel]

Hello all, although a carpenter and joiner was in management for the last 30 years before retiring 10 years ago. I fancy doing some practice joint cutting but not sure my trust tenon and dovetails saws are worth getting sharpened, so I am looking at Japanese/Asian saws.
Suggestions please, and also for some bevelled edge chisels, I have stupidly sold some of mine (Marples, Beechwood 50 y.o +)

Cheers, Chris

Welcome back to woodworking!
For Japanese saws, a Ryoba saw is an excellent all-rounder to start with.
It's good for both rip and crosscuts.
If you find yourself enjoying it, you might then consider a Kataba for finer crosscuts or a Dozuki for dovetails.
As for chisels, Narex Richter or even the standard Narex line offer fantastic value for money and perform really well, especially for the price.
I think the they'd be a good bet to replace your old Marples without breaking the bank!

 

[chris watford]

Welcome back to woodworking!
For Japanese saws, a Ryoba saw is an excellent all-rounder to start with.
It's good for both rip and crosscuts.
If you find yourself enjoying it, you might then consider a Kataba for finer crosscuts or a Dozuki for dovetails.
As for chisels, Narex Richter or even the standard Narex line offer fantastic value for money and perform really well, especially for the price.
I think the they'd be a good bet to replace your old Marples without breaking the bank!

Thank you very much indeed, I will commence research on the manufacturers items you have suggested.
Most helpful

 

[chris watford]

What draws you to Japanese saws now?? Do you just want something new to try after years with Western tools?

and why not, never too old to learn.
I like the idea of the replacement blades as getting fine toothed saws sharpened is a real pain. I never really mastered saw sharpening and trying again may be a waste of my time

 

[bridger]

Sharpening of western saws isn't rocket science. It does take decent eyesight and a reasonably steady hand. Saw files are available in a pretty wide range of sizes. For really small teeth I use a needle file.

One benefit to sharpening your own is that (in the USA at least) very high quality antique saws are common and cheap. I have a bunch of saws now that are better than anything available new except perhaps for ridiculously expensive boutique made saws. My typical purchase price is $5.

On the subject of boutique saws does anyone here know if any of the boutique saw makers are offering double tapered saws yet?

 

[chris watford]

Sharpening of western saws isn't rocket science. It does take decent eyesight and a reasonably steady hand. Saw files are available in a pretty wide range of sizes. For really small teeth I use a needle file.

One benefit to sharpening your own is that (in the USA at least) very high quality antique saws are common and cheap. I have a bunch of saws now that are better than anything available new except perhaps for ridiculously expensive boutique made saws. My typical purchase price is $5.

On the subject of boutique saws does anyone here know if any of the boutique saw makers are offering double tapered saws yet?

I do know all about saw sharpening as I trained as a carpenter and joiner. I am 75 years old, I am not interested in purchasing antique saws, time is at a premium for me. So I will go with the information I originally requested, and will most probably purchase items as suggested by HandsOnNel