Originally Posted by
Derek Cohen
Hi Fred
I am sure that the new frame is a good one. Better? I do not know. The old frame is rigid enough. What is more relevant is how you use the saw. Technique trumps extreme tension.
Hold and use it like you would a dovetail saw, that is, very lightly and let the weight of the saw do the work. Be gentle - never force the cut - that will bend the blade and force it off line. The aim is to saw with the blade kept as straight as possible. Cut on the pull.
Regards from Perth
Derek
Thank you Derek. I appreciate the tutorial and I'll heed your advice.
Best regards,
Fred
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