How To Cut A Tenon With Japanese Saws - Part 2 of 4

http://AskWoodMan.com/ This is the second video in short four video series featuring Gyokucho RazorSaws, a brand of Japanese hand saw. (Japanese pull saw review)

In video two Allan begins the process of cutting a tenon using hand tools, namely two different Japanese saws, a combination square and a chisel. Starting from a piece of 8/4 Sipo, a.k.a. African Mahogany, quickly cuts to the pre-marked lines of the tenon layout. This entire process can be seen in videos two and three.
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Be sure to check out the three other videos in this Japanese Saw series. Allan first explains his philosophy behind using Gyokucho RazorSaws and creates a tenon using a rip and a cross cut saw. WoodMan also demonstrates how to make a quick, aggressive rough cut using the two-bladed crosscut/rip saw and how to quickly change or replace blades. As a bonus, you'll see his shop caddy where he stores his his blades for easy access.
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[krish2487]

Very informative video.

Quite useful for beginners and amateurs woodworkers alike.

Thank you

A little late for asking but nevertheless here it goes

Regarding clamping the workpiece down.

Would it not be better if you were to orient the workpiece perpendicular to the table rather than along the table.

Just out of morbid curiosity rather than anything else.

[askwoodman]

@krish2487 The video shots were set up with visibility in mind. That being said, my work table top is almost square and the table loaded with wood and tools weighs in at least 900lbs so cut direction is really not as much of an issue. The design of the base does not allow give or movement in the slightest in any direction of force. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[CecilyHeron]

These are very useful videos, thanks for sharing. I found out about Japanese saws recently and don't think I'll ever look back. I only own one, but it is the nicest thing to use, they are miracles in efficiency and speed. Your videos have helped me in choosing further saws to buy.

[askwoodman]

@CecilyHeron Thanks for the nice comment. They are remarkable tools. I already expend enough energy working in my shop, so it is still a pleasure for me after all these years to pick up one of my Japanese saws to make a cut and know it is more technique and touch than being a gorilla. I am planning on filming a series on cutting through dovetails with the Japanese saws. Thanks for watching and keep in touch.

[Mjbabycakes7072]

That works beautifully. I need to get a few of these saws.

[askwoodman]

@Mjbabycakes7072 Thanks for watching. They really are amazing tools in performance and value. You have a really funny channel name. Allan

[askwoodman]

@1supkillsbats1 I await your video with a master's demonstration.

[CecilyHeron]

@askwoodman You're welcome. I've ordered a Japanese rip saw, I've got to saw along the grain of a piece of American ash, which is quite hard stuff. Have been using a handheld power saw, but I think they're for lighter work, it's painfully slow not to mention smokey! I'm hoping to eventually use pull saws for most of what I'd use my power saw for. Please do upload a dovetail vid, that is one of the purposes I had in mind when I bought my crosscut pullsaw!