Best saw for resaw

[Matt Benton]

I need to do some resawing for some handplanes I'm building, but the only saws I have are LN dovetail/carcass and a couple of old Disstons that are in need of rehab.

Ultimately, I'll build a good bowsaw, but until then, can someone recommend a good saw for resawing? I'm mainly looking for the best type. I'm thinking a Japanese saw may be the best bet...

Thanks!

[harry strasil]

Very narrow set 4.5 to 8 ppi veneer or resaw framed saw, and beeswax on the blade.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/irnsrgn/wood/newframesaw003.jpg

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=112404&highlight=birth

Video here. This was the first time Don had ever used a frame saw!

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v81/irnsrgn/wood/?action=view&current=DSCF0001.flv


Why a very narrow set is better, the blade doesn't flop or wallow around in the kerf and follows a line very easily.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/irnsrgn/wood/sawcut001.jpg

[David Gendron]

I think that your old disston would work great after rehabing! If you are in need of a saw in a hurry, a Japanese Ryoba saw could also work good. I do all of my resawing with regular disston saws, but I,m in need of a saw like Jr. showed here!

[Dick Tysen]

Harry what kind of blade is in the saw and where might I find one.This looks like a fun saw to build.
Dick

[harry strasil]

post #2 click on the url under the first picture.