Thread: Saw makers ????

Originally Posted by rob streeper

I've found that induction hardened teeth tend to break if the saw bearing them is used on anything harder than yellow/white pine or the new abomination known as 'whitewood'.

I haven't had that problem with the cheapie 'western' style saws, Peter, but have heard it's not uncommon with some Japanese style saws. They have much deeper, more 'flimsy' teeth. Some of the cheap inexpensive saws do have Japanese style teeth (raked for pushing, not pulling) - are these the ones that you've had lose teeth, or the more 'standard' tooth style?

Originally Posted by planemaker

It should also be noted that the ongoing popularity of the woodworking hand tool market is still reliant on those predominantly born prior to 1960. As their participation reduces over the next 10 years, will the younger generation of woodworkers step up to the plate and share a similar commitment to the use of hand tools. !!!

I sure hope that's not the case, Stewie! While it's true many of us woodies sport grey hair, I've had plenty of contact with blokes less than half my age who are as keen as I was as a 30-something, and many are further ahead with using hand-tools than I was at their age. Maybe one of the reasons is because they have forums like this, where crusty old farfolks like us try to help....

Cheers,

Stewie
They all ready are

I guess I can only speak for myself and the people I know, but I definitely have a strong interest in hand tools. I'm 29. I have a 34 year old cousin with the same interest.

I also have a 60 year old Uncle who wouldn't use a hand plane if he was at gunpoint!

I think there's a lot of material out there promoting and explaining the use of hand tools. Whether or not that market is on the rise or decline... I'm not educated enough on the subject to comment, but I think it's got a fighting chance!