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Re: Hook vs. Rake, Positive vs. NegativeResponse To:
Re: Hook vs. Rake, Positive vs. Negative () Patrick Chase
That's actually fairly typical when discussing Western handsaws. The rake is assumed to be negative, so people sometimes just use the absolute number.
There are plenty of saw types that can have positive rake, though. For example Japanese handsaws, circular saw blades, etc.