>I have been lurking on this list for some time, learning much and
>generally keeping quiet in deference to those who know more than I do.
>I am on the waiting list for an IT saw, and look forward to using a
>really well-tuned saw.

Welcome. A fellow portland er. Glad to have you aboard. I never really
had any good handsaws. I finally got some japanese saws and mad Do
they cut. I cannot believe how well. Wish I had them for years I
missed so much.

"Tools are made to be used and great tools are made to be used by great
craftsmen"