On Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:32:23 +0000, Nova wrote:

My advise would be to buy something inexpensive but serviceable to
experiment with and start hitting the garage sales and flea markets in
your area, keeping and eye out for some old Disston saws.

IMNSHO, the Atkins "Silver Steel" saws are better than the Disston. If
for no other reason that when found, they seldom have any serious rust
while Disstons rust like crazy.

The Atkins are a lot harder to find. You might have to go to an old tool
dealer or be very, very patient.

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