Saws

[Straight Shooter]

I will have a go at posting a picture of what I have DEV...but in the meantime , 3 PTI is about right...three points per inch felling and rip saw...single or two man operation ...i say this only in the context of building a shell for say a log cabin ( you will also need a good axe ) the ability to cut floorboards and window / door profiles and framing to a reasonable squareness because of the blade height and thickness plus the rigidity of the blade holding a truer cut.....bow saws will do...but not much control of precision ...the blades tend to be thin ...on a deep cut you have next to no control....the problem with my saw is its size...if you are say bugging out on foot you will struggle...its not practical at all...if however you had a cart ...or motor.. ideal ...a folding buck saw ..or a bow saw will be better . In passing it is possible to sharpen your bow saw blade held in a saw stocks...clamping the blade between two pieces of wood to hold the blade rigid while you file...this would apply to any straight saw blade. To recap ...if you have the luxury of carrying ...a good tool woodworking kit...hand tools only...the saw i have is a must have for me, however if your on foot wandering around looking for a safe haven semi permanent , hand held chain saw,bow or buck saw is the way to go for mobility and ease of carry ...in every case a GOOD AXE is a MUST HAVE.