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Having seen this saw in Clare's post http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10860-yakatabune-by-catopower-woody-joe-124-scale-small/page-2#entry330886, I decided to order one from Zootoyz.jp.

 

It took about 10 days to arrive from Japan. 

 

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The saw is small and with a very narrow blade. Here is a comparison with my x-acto razor saw.

 

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These are some sample cuts on 1/8" sq basswood. post-12980-0-13301400-1438736983.jpg The HISHIKA is on the right.

 

The saw came very well packed. It was inside 2 heavy plastic sleeves then wrapped in this cloth, then bubble wrap, all in a box. 

 

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I'm not sure of the significance of this guy :) .

 

The saw is not cheap, about $25 with shipping, but is very nice and well worth the money.

 

Zootoyz were very helpful and responsive.

 

Here is the link to the site http://zootoyz.jp/contents/en-us/d141_HISHIKA_Super_Fine_Cut_Saw_.html

 

Richard.

Richard

Current Build: Early 19th Century US Revenue Cutter (Artesania Latina "Dallas" - messed about)

Completed Build: Yakatabune - Japanese - Woody Joe mini

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The illustration is of one of the famous 18th century Kabuki theater actors, Otani Oniji II, by the woodcut artist Toshusai Sharaku.

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Thanks druxey.

 

"The actor Otani Oniji II is captured here in the role of Yakko Edobe. A yakko is a manservant often used by samurai to perform violent deeds" http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/JP2822

 

So presumably he used a saw?  ;)

Richard

Current Build: Early 19th Century US Revenue Cutter (Artesania Latina "Dallas" - messed about)

Completed Build: Yakatabune - Japanese - Woody Joe mini

Member: Nautical Research Guild & Midwest Model Shipwrights

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Actually he used an X-acto knife. When faced with his accusers he said: "Noh, not me!" B)

 

 

Ron

Director, Nautical Research Guild

Secretary/Newsletter Editor, Philadelphia Ship Model Society

Former Member/Secretary for the Connecticut Marine Model Society

 

Current Build: Godspeed 2, (Wyoming, 6-masted Schooner)

Completed Builds: HMS Grecian, HMS Sphinx (as HMS CamillaOngakuka Maru, (Higaki Kaisen, It Takes A Village), Le Tigre Privateer, HMS Swan, HMS Godspeed, HMS Ardent, HMS Diana, Russian brig Mercury, Elizabethan Warship Revenge, Xebec Syf'Allah, USF Confederacy, HMS Granado, USS Brig Syren

 

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Hi Richard,

 

Glad you like the saw. I feel a bit responsible for Kazunori at Zootoyz having ordered a stock of them after I asked him about carrying the product. They weren't selling very well at first and I expect it was mostly because nobody knew he had them. So, I had to "spread the gospel."

 

The towel is something he recently started doing, including small gifts with each order. It's a nice touch. I got a towel with The Great Wave painting on it. Maybe they'll end up being like trading cards "Collect all 10!"

 

 

Druxey, I love that you know the name of the artist and the actor in that painting. You never cease to amaze me!

 

 

Clare

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Thanks for sharing. Very interesting tool. How many blades are attached to this tool. I read specification :

 

*Length : 190mm.
*The thickness of the blade is 0.1mm.
*50 blade of the width of 30mm.

 

50 blades? Or I am missing?

 

Regards, Antanas

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Always can be done better, always can be done more!

 

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My builds:

 

          1.  75 mm Boat  - Master Korabel;

 

          2.  95 mm Boat  - Master Korabel;

 

          3.  Double boat  - Master Korabel;

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Antanas,

 

I was a little confused by that.

 

When I take a closer look, there seem to be 50 teeth per 30mm. The blade has a total length of 60mm.

 

All the best,

Richard.

Richard

Current Build: Early 19th Century US Revenue Cutter (Artesania Latina "Dallas" - messed about)

Completed Build: Yakatabune - Japanese - Woody Joe mini

Member: Nautical Research Guild & Midwest Model Shipwrights

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Thank You RichardG,

50 teeth per 30mm are very good. But the tool is too expensive for me. Maybe later.  :)

 

Regards,  Antanas

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Always can be done better, always can be done more!

 

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My builds:

 

          1.  75 mm Boat  - Master Korabel;

 

          2.  95 mm Boat  - Master Korabel;

 

          3.  Double boat  - Master Korabel;

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  • 2 weeks later...

Out of stock (still) :(

Chuck Seiler
San Diego Ship Modelers Guild
Nautical Research Guild

 
Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, John Smith Shallop
Completed:  Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch 1/4 scale-Model Shipways plans)

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Out of stock (still) :(

 

Yeah... a bummer.. I've checking almost everyday...  <fingers crossed>

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD           Triton Cross-Section   

 NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit                                                                            HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64               

 

Non-Ship Model:                                                                                         On hold, maybe forever:           

CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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Me too. :D

Rusty

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Current Builds: HMS Winchelsea 1/48  Duchess of Kingston

 

Completed Build Logs: USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross SectionCutter CheerfulQueen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat

 

Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout

 

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Mine arrived in the post today! :) Complete with decorative towel, duly handed over to the Admiral.

 

When I went to order from the website it said out of stock, so I sent them an email expressing my interest. They confirmed when they were expecting more in and politely asked me if I would like them to send me an invoice. I agreed, received the invoice, which I promptly paid vis PayPal, and my order was shipped the next day. Took about two weeks to get here, which seems to be pretty standard for anything ordered from overseas, regardless of country of origin.

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  • 3 weeks later...

Further to Al's post above, check out THIS blade. 120 teeth per inch - WOW :) . They also have coarser blades and holders/handles.

 

:cheers:  Danny

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No freebies, but check out the small saws here. I've got some, plus the PE bending tools, and am well pleased with all of them.

 

http://www.radubstore.com/

 

Al

 

They have some nice looking stuff. Before you know it, I'd got 35 Euros of items in my cart. I may need to trim(!) this a bit.

 

These look interesting

 

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Thanks for the link Al.

 

Richard

Richard

Current Build: Early 19th Century US Revenue Cutter (Artesania Latina "Dallas" - messed about)

Completed Build: Yakatabune - Japanese - Woody Joe mini

Member: Nautical Research Guild & Midwest Model Shipwrights

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  • 2 weeks later...

Got my saw in the post today. One week from japan to Sweden. And at half the postage of what it would cost to ship inside Sweden!

Also got my Sharaku cloth :)

Now I need a mitre box that fits the saw....

Mr. Pucko

 

Building:

Royal Caroline - Panart

Nuestra Senora del Pilar - Occre

Bounty - Occre

Titanic - Amati

Endeavour - AL

Santissima Trinidad cross section - Occre

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  • 4 months later...

All, received my saw on Saturday. It took about 10 days. Although the web site says out of stock, email them directly. They have them in shop.

 

Bob R.

San Diego Ship Modelers' Guild
Nautical Research Guild

USS Constitution Ship Modelers Guild


USS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale.

18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale

Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale

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Folks, I don't know whether you knew about these saws, they look exactly the same but with more options - and ridiculously expensive! 

http://www.flex-i-file.com/hyper-cut-saws-blades.php

I purchased the Ninja Hyper Cut Saw - Angled fine cut. I reckon it has at least 3 teeth per mm. I use it to cut out my gun ports. One has to be very careful to not be too eager with the stroke or the blade will fold and I'm sure make you curse your investment. I wax the blade before every cut.

Best, Ian

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Thanks Bob.  I'll give that shot... I want one of them.  :)  :)

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD           Triton Cross-Section   

 NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit                                                                            HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64               

 

Non-Ship Model:                                                                                         On hold, maybe forever:           

CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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Passing this on.

 

I've been checking Zootoyz.jp site for the availability of the saw with no luck. So I emailed to find when it would be available, their return email said the website is not up to date and zootoy.jp will send a paypal invoice for the saw and ship it. So if you want to order one use the contact tab on the left side of their web page and request the saw. If you order at night you'll have an answer in the morning, at least that is what happened for me.
 

Mark
Phoenix, AZ


Current builds;


Previous builds, in rough order of execution;
Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat.

On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis.

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  • 3 weeks later...

The super fine saw arrived this morning. well packed and wrapped in cloth with Otani Oniji II, by the woodcut artist Toshusai Sharaku on it. Same as in RichardG's earlier post. Can't wait to use it...

Mark
Phoenix, AZ


Current builds;


Previous builds, in rough order of execution;
Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat.

On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis.

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