Starting out with Hand Saws
Most woodworkers I know combine hand tools and power tools in their shops. But when it comes time to size parts or deal with joinery, they typically turn to their table saw, band saw, or router. That was pretty much how it worked in my shop – until I chose to retire and made a lifestyle change, selling my home and shop to do some cross-country traveling.
I wanted to continue woodworking though. I already had most of what I needed for the tasks I expected to tackle. But I lacked a way to break down stock, bring parts to final size, and create rock-solid joinery without access to the usual power tools. What I needed was a set of hand saws suited to those tasks.
My challenge was deciding which saws would suit my needs while keeping the set to a minimum. Even if you aren’t planning to take your workshop on the road like I did, this is a question that any woodworker considering hand saws for the first time
