what backsaw for sliding dovetails?

[Steven Lee, NC]

based on this article, thought I'd give sliding dovetails a try

https://www.finewoodworking.com/2017/05/31/lighter-stronger-frame-panels

Thought I'd try it with handtools using a backsaw and router plane.

Not sure what I should look for in a backsaw , ie, tpi, rip/crosscut, etc...
Prefer non japanese type saws

Thanks...Steve

[Flamone LaChaud]

Since I'm not a member of that site, I could only read the 'teaser' paragraphs. however, if you're going to run the panel into sliding dovetails . . . I suspect your best option for a backsaw for that element would be filed rip, and pretty smooth - 8 tpi or more. However this is more for the rail than the panel itself. Derek Cohen has a couple of threads where he works with sliding dovetails - I suggest you look at those, think about it, and look at them again.

[Steven Lee, NC]

they used a router to do it. not against using a router but I've been leaning more to at least try something with handtools first.

Ill check out Derek's posts

[Derek Cohen]

Hi Steven

There are a number of ways to do a female section, or socket, of a sliding dovetail.

One way is to saw the angles. If it is a through sliding dovetail, I could use a mitre saw against a fence ...

https://s19.postimg.cc/co5izr2jn/10_Sawguide-settingup1.jpg

For shorter sockets, I have used a dovetail saw without a guide (just freehand).

http://www.inthewoodshop.com/Furniture/SlidingDovetails-LC_html_2befeace.jpg

If a stopped sliding dovetail, I use an azebiki saw ...

http://www.inthewoodshop.com/Furniture/ApothecaryChestPartTwo_html_m5e41181b.jpg

There are probably more ways to do this with a saw.

And then there are ways to do this is a hand plane .... !

Regards from Perth

Derek

[John Kananis]

https://youtu.be/8g0QA2Nwkc0

Here's a stepping-stone on your journey. I enjoyed it.