Thread: Rip vs cross cut

Hi Bob,

There would be significant difference. After all, teeth are different because they are optimized for their particular job and type(s) of wood. Although, as you've demonstrated, they will still work to some degree in the "wrong" direction.

Your Z saw handle should be able to fit a Z rip blade, so you could just order a replacement and then switch blades as needed. But since that's sometimes inconvenient, a separate blade and handle for each is nice, but cost a little more.

I can recommend:
Tools from Japan, Japanese woodworking tools direct from Japan.
as a source (although there are certainly many others).

Happy shopping

Steve

Hi Bob, I have handmade double sided that I bought from So at www.japan-tool.com in Sydney, he is a forum member although he doesn't come on line very often. Sometimes his web site has a closed sign on it but email him anyway and tell him I sent you and he will most likely get back to you. The double sided is very handy sometimes when cutting different timbers and you can instantley swap from crosscut to rip or vise versa.

Thanks for those replies. There's no rush but a rip blade for the Z handle is now on the list.