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Modern hardpoint ripsaws. Usually under £10

Umm... I have issues with hardpoint technology. The technique seems
limited to lots of teeth per inch and not much by way of set. They also
blunt at the first sight of a soft nail and can be over flexible:
flapping on the return stroke.

In dry, nail free timber they will all do the job provided you are not
expecting straight cuts.

I am currently using a BAHCO superior 22" in 7 tooth from Screwfix,
stiff blade and a touch short of 12 quid so not cheap. This has lasted
half a barn rebuild in indifferent Oak so far and still cutting OK.
There is still insufficient set to straighten a wandering cut and the
teeth don't clear moist sawdust but......

regards


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Tim Lamb