My New Japanese Saw

I can't tell you how much joy I have on getting a Japanese Saw. So Japanese saws, called nokogiri, have teeth filed to cut on the 'pull' stroke versus the 'push' stroke, I've always have had so much trouble using a traditional saw cutting wood and some times you just don't need to use your power tools to make certain projects. I've started watching some videos on how to make Japanese Style cabinets and I came across with a very cool video that the guy was using a Japanese Saw, the work he was doing was outstanding and I felt the need to try a similar saw.

Ryoba, meaning double-edged, is a saw with cutting teeth on each side of the blade. Typically, the teeth on one side of the blade are filed for crosscutting, while the teeth on the other side are for rip cutting. So I knew Harbor Freight carried this type of Japanese Saw, but I've never pay attention to it until now. Even though is a cheap saw and wanted to try it before I get into the real thing. So off I went and bought the saw with a 20% coupon, best deal ever.  Got back home and got a piece of wood and started cutting, the thing was like butter I was very impress.

I've been so inspired by it to make more things, that ideas are coming left and right.  The first thing I've made was a cutting jig for it and then I went into the adventure of making some Japanese Saw Horses that are still on the works . So much fun!