Cracked Plate on My Best Dozuki
Hi,
I have been buying a few different Japanese saws over the last few years. I splurged and spent $250 on a Dozuki saw about 5 years ago that has been absolutely my best saw. It was so nice to use. However yesterday I broke the plate while sawing - I dont know how it happened but there is a crack in the plate that is about 25 mm long vertically about the middle of the plate along its length. The break does not hit the actual teeth, it is vertical, about 5 mm up from the teeth running towards the backer bar.
So - is this saw now trash? Is there a way to repair this fine saw? Is the repair worth doing? If anyone knows where to send it, please let me know? I hate to just throw away a saw that cost this much and has been so fantastic to use. I would be very appreciative of any help.
Thanks for your time.
Joe