Hi Folks,

Jak, a friend and one of my local tool sellers here in Hobart is looking to
buy a Japanese saw as a birthday present for his son-in-law who has
expressed a desire to own and use one.   3 questions as far as I can see.

The s-i-l is doing a lot of work fitting out boats, so it seems a fairly
fine crosscut is what is needed: something suitable for trim and slightly
heavier work, but neither of us knows anything about these saws, so we are
open to advice.  I can't see him doing heavy ripping or framing work, more
bench and cabinet scale work.

S-I-L has no previous experience with Japanese saws that we know of, so
would he be better with a replaceable, or a re-sharpenable blade?  Again
advice would be appreciated.

Any suggestions as to brands, and reliable mail order sources?  Jak has a
month to sort this out, order the saw and get it  mailed to Hobart.

Private replies please, as this isn't really an old tools project.

Thanks,

Tony B
Hobart, Tasmania