Getting a straight fine cut line.

[bigdave]

Hi Bubbleheads
I just wanted to show a tool that has become handy to split a hull and give a nice thin and straight cut line.
Enter the Japanese pull saw!
It is used by woodworkers to do cuts a normal saw can not.
The blade it VERY sharp and quite thin and flexible.
Plus it cuts on the pull stroke not the push as a normal saw.
You can find them at most woodworking stores.
In this case (see photo) I wanted to split this hull and leave a nice clean line.
I tapped the hull at the split point so as to leave a cut line with a few layers of masking tape on either side.
This protects the surrounding surfaces from a stray cutting stroke.
And gives a clean path for the blade of to follow.
Slowly work you way around the hull cutting deeper each time. Slow and steady is your friend.
If done right it (Works the Nuts) as my dad used to say. BD

[Ralph --- SSBN 598]

Thanks Dave,
I will be looking for one of those saws.

Years ago, I took one of my razor saws and removed the handle and put it on the other end, making it a pull saw.
This simple project has made life so much easier when cutting hulls straight.
Pulling is much easier to keep straight.

For some time now, I have been fighting my saw.
It seems I have worn the teeth down to the point it doesn't want to cut any more.

It's time to replace that old razor saw.