Check out my latest post and you’ll see what I’m talking about. This thing has very large teeth and cuts extremely fast!!

That’s a pretty good set of saws. Could you explain the bowsaw, I’m not sure I’m picturing the right saw.

Thanks…….Neil

I have a Japanese ryoba which I love and use quite a lot for general rip and crosscuts. This is the saw that sees most use in my shop.

I also have a 28″ long bowsaw with 5 tpi which I use to rip long boards. I want to make a smaller one for crosscuts but haven’t found enough time to do it.

I do most of my woodworking with these two saws and if I could have just two saws these two would be my choice. The ryoba is very versatile.

To cut dovetails I use a 7″ long Japanese dozuki. This saw has a very thin blade and leaves a very smooth surface.

Last in my set of saws is an Olson coping saw (this one enables me to turn the blade 360º) which I use to cut the waste of dovetails and cut the occasional curve.