Seeking Japanese Veneer Saw
I am trying to find source for this Japanese veneer saw. Not only is it a fine saw for veneer it is simply the best tool in my arsenal for cutting the curved dado in the rear seat rail for the Gragg chair. I probably bought this one ten or fifteen years ago and cannot find a source for them now. If you know of a place that has them, or if you have one you want to throw away, let me know. If worse come to worst I will give it a try to make one/five myself. I have the materials, technology and skills but it’s sometimes easier to find them already made.
It is almost a sensate revelation when you encounter a task and a tool that are perfectly symbiotic. This is one of those cases. Yes, I have German, English, and French veneer saws and even a Japanese curved mortise saw, but this is the Gragg chair version of “Love is the drug and I need to score.” (Stolen from Roxy Music without apology)
Yeah, been looking for one like this too,tried to order a backordered one from woodworkers supply but a month later they said discontinued.
Search for “Azebiki Barrel Saw” and you’ll find the same saw. The suppliers seem to be from the UK or Australia – Shogun brand.