Japanese vs Western Saws

3,155 views · Published 29 April 2017 · 18:33 · Indexed 12 November 2026

Channel: Mitch Peacock • Designer Woodworker · 2017 · Howto & Style

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This is part six in a series on saws and sawing, which I published on my Get Into Woodworking channel. This time a look at some differences to consider between Japanese and Western saws....
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...and a little on sharpening saws.

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  Western vs Japanese
  Sawing technique and tips
  Work holding while sawing
  Sharpening saws
  Electric saws
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