Handsaw recommendation for cutting plywood
Todd M
>Hi,
I'm looking for recommendations on the best type of hand saw to get to cut plywood sheet goods. Tonight I was ripping some 4 x 8 sheets on my table saw and needed to cross cut the panels. Dangling an 8' piece of plywood 21" wide off the side of my table saw while I attempted a cross cut didn't seem like the way to go. Instead, I used my circular saw with a guide. I thought it would be much more convenient to have a really good quality handsaw to quickly cut the panel, since it is quick and quiet. Once roughly cut to the final size, I could trim it up on the table saw. Unless, of course I'm good enough to follow a line and not have to clean it up.
I'm looking for specifics to look for in this type of saw, like length, number of teeth, etc., as well as any particular brands of new saws (or good sources for older saws). Also, would a Japanese saw fit the bill better? Don't know where to start with a Japanese saw, but I would have to think that the thinner kerf of these saws might make them easier to use on the panels.
Thanks for your input.
Todd M.