Forum topic by Wintergreen78 | posted 09-20-2019 04:40 PM | 538 views | 0 times favorited | 5 replies | ![]() |
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09-20-2019 04:40 PM |
I’m curious about about people’s experiences and preferences for the shapes of handles. I only got into woodworking over the last couple years, and i’ve only been using Japanese saws. I’ve gotten pretty comfortable using them and understand the importance of keeping a very light grip and not trying to force the saw. I recently got a pair of carcass saws from Veritas, cross-cut and rip. They both have open handles. The way my hand sits on the handle, I naturally want to push the saw down into the work, which makes it hang up, especially when starting the cut. I find I really have to consciously try to drop my hand low so that I am pushing back and forth, rather than down, to the point that the heel of my palm is riding on the tongue at the bottom of the handle. I’m going to keep working with them as they are to try and get used to them, but at some point I might adjust the shape of the handle to make it feel more comfortable to get my hand low and behind the saw, rather than over the top of it. Any thoughts or advice? |