How and When to Use a Japanese Pull Saw

How and When to Use a Japanese Pull Saw Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the official This Old House YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thisoldhouse Cost: $20-$100, depending on the tool Steps: 1. Unlike traditional Western hand saws, the Japanese pull saw’s teeth are angled in the opposite direction, meaning that the cutting action happens when you pull the saw towards you instead of pushing away from you. 2. Japanese pull saws are also usually more flexible than traditional saws, so it’s great for flush cuts, like cutting trim along a floor or a bung on a flat surface. 3. There are basic Japanese pull saws that have teeth on both ends, which allows for both cross cuts and rip cuts. Higher end saws come with interchangeable blades and usually last a lot longer, but are more expensive. Resources: A standard Japanese pull saw can be found at almost any home center. The one that Nathan demonstrated with the interchangeable blades is the Japan Pull Set, which is manufactured by Tajima (http://bit.ly/2XFdbZl). Expert assistance with this segment was provided by Nathan Gilbert Carpentry. Ask This Old House TV Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook. This Old House releases new segments every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Keywords: This Old House, How-to, home improvement, DIY, ask this old house, Nathan Gilbert, Kevin O'Connor, Japanese, pull saw, tools, carpentry Watch the full episode: http://bit.ly/2KTNClY Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1psm4fC Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisoldhouse https://twitter.com/asktoh Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1psm4fE G+: http://bit.ly/1CtsNjJ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1psm1QZ Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1CtsLbH