Japanese Torii Inspired Saw Rack
Recently I installed some shelves made from simple crates to display my collection of planes and chisels. While sorting through the remaining tools to be stored on walls and racks, I was pondering what to do with my three Japanese Saws. Inspired by how Samurai Swords are are typically displayed, and taking cues from Japanese architecture, and specifically, Torii Gates, I came up with this design.
I’m really pleased with my Japanese saws and especially when carrying out fine work or when cutting joints. Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke and they’re very popular with beginners as they’re very quick to learn and give good results from the word go.
Western saws cut on the push stroke they feel more difficult to master but once you’ve been shown an effective technique they’re quick and efficient to use. I find western saws are much better on sheet materials and man-made boards. They produce a wider kerf and while that might seem like a downside, if you’re cutting timber that is warped or has tension inside the wood which might be released in the cut, a western saw will often avoid the kerf from closing-up and jamming the blade.
Anyway a very popular design when posted to instagram and I can’t wait to get on with this project.
