whopsal Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 whats the best hand saw for cutting 3/6mm plywood sheets. are the Japanese pull saw ok, if so what do you recomend/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I can't say tht it is the best but, I would use a mitre/miter saw. The fine teeth are accurate for cutting mitres/miters so, it should be fine for cutting sheets to a useful size. God Bless! Spirithorse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 whats the best hand saw for cutting 3/6mm plywood sheets. are the Japanese pull saw ok, if so what do you recomend/ Find a saw with teeth like a hack saw . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 whats the best hand saw for cutting 3/6mm plywood sheets. are the Japanese pull saw ok, if so what do you recomend/ If you are cutting bigger sheets of ply into smaller pieces so you can put patterns on them a Japanese pull saw would be a good choice. I have two of them and they are great to have when you need them. I don't use them often because I have power tools. If you have power tools like a table saw, jig saw, band saw, or other saws they would be easier and quicker to use but a hand saw will be just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I use Japanese saws for all cutting now, my tenon saw is gathering dust. There is a saw for every use I have four so far. Would never go back takes the hard work out of cutting. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 When I buy a sheet I ask the vendor to cut it in three equal pieces. That way it is easier to carry home, and the pieces are small enough I can saw the sizes I need on the table saw. If I have a sheet that is too big to handle on the table saw I use a circular saw and a straight edge. GrampaJim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Normally I cut mine on my table saw. If I was going to cut it by hand, I would probably use a fine toothed back saw. I have several Japanese pull saws and think the blades are a good fit also, just seems the bak saw would be a better choice for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Use a Jig-Saw with a good quality blade, and you can get a nice clean cut. Plus, with using a Jig-saw, you can cut the sheet up into whatever shape you might want. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crupiea Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I have the store quater each panel. i then cut them to size on the scroll saw. not that easy as they will still be pretty big but it works if you stand far enough away and have a foot pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 If you don't have a table saw have them cut it where you buy it. I buy my 1/4" plywood at Lowe's and have them cut it down to 1' by 4' pieces. Then I can get it in the car and don't have to bring my truck. All of my fretwork is 12 x 12 or 12 by 16 so it makes it real easy. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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