what kind of saw?

ficusfanatic

am looking to buy a small hand saw to remove stumps from old trunk chops. these stumps were there when i bought the starter stock and are starting to annoy me. not really into power tools thought i am wishing i still had my dremel now. anything i should be looking for? maybe something like these? maybe a small hacksaw as blades can be replaced? any input will help thanks. not looking to spend too much money but would rather spend a little more to get the job done better!

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?acti...312R&lpage=none

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?acti...0157&lpage=none

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?acti...2513&lpage=none

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Kai

Japanified version from E-bay.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bonsai-Keyhol...42.m153.l126 2

Mcspeed

The trouble with the saw is holding a potted tree still while you saw, not an easy task, you also run the risk of damaging the bark when you try to hold it still while sawing. Try knob cutters, or your concave cutters, and a sharp knife.

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As McSpeed says, use a "knob cutter" to remove the "knobs" left over from old pruning activities. I started using these after using one out at Boon's- has the right attributes for a non-satsuki saw- short blade, fine teeth and it folds. I have gotten mine from Meco Bonsai and the Japan Woodworker. here is the base URL http://www.silkysaws.com/pocketboy130eft.htm

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Mcspeed

I actually just looked at the saws you posted and suggest you try to get the Japanese version,if you decide to get a saw, I find that the cut on the pull stroke to be a better situation.

The link that Kai gave has this in the description - "We recommend a Japanese style bonsai saw which cuts on the pull strokes. Cutting on the pull stroke prevents the blade from bending, reduces binding and improves smoothness of the cut".

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ficusfanatic

thanks for all the input!

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Graydon

I love me some saws. Powers saws, hand saws, back saws, dovetail saws, push saws, pull saws, bow saws and table saws.

As a woodworker I have plenty of them. As I got in to bonsai I decided to see if I could make one of my current saws a multitasker. I have one that works well. No folding handle though. I dislike folding handles as they really are not comfortable or efficient. The one in the photo is very sharp, seems to be a good length for what we do and the cut is very smooth and clean. Blade is replaceable. Has a cardboard protective sleeve for storage. My handle is 10 years old and still looks and works great. I change blades as it needs it.


Here is a link for the saw.

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jeremy_norbury

Graydon - nice site - I appreciate their quality stuff. Wouldn't know how to use it, but still.

I use a "Backsaw" - like these : http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=843

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