Something that struck a cord with me at the spring school was the generosity of professional boatbuilder/school instructor David who brought along a heap of his tools for us learner butchers to mess up !.
Like the Japanese saws.
I'd read about them , but never used them before , and they proved to be a very useful tool , but vulnerable to abuse , and too expensive for that !.
When I got home I tried to find a source of Japanese saws , but without success.
I finished up at (shudder) Bunnings , and they had a few "pull saws".
I finished up getting 2 sizes of a Supercraft "Sabretooth" , 'cos they were cheap , and worth a try , I thought.
The smaller one has really worked well for me , its a 6 1/2 inch with a super thin blade , and has done very good work on ply , so far.
And it cost all of $8 !.
The blade is well held , but button released , so maybe blades could be gotten even cheaper !.
I believe its excellent value for money !.
And maybe the perfect tool for school "butchers"<VBG>.
Has anyone else used them ?.
Rob J.  | 
