RichardG Posted August 5, 2015 #1 Posted August 5, 2015 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. The saw is small and with a very narrow blade. Here is a comparison with my x-acto razor saw. These are some sample cuts on 1/8" sq basswood. 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. 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. janos, catopower, allanyed and 10 others 13 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
druxey Posted August 5, 2015 #2 Posted August 5, 2015 The illustration is of one of the famous 18th century Kabuki theater actors, Otani Oniji II, by the woodcut artist Toshusai Sharaku. Canute, CaptainSteve, mtaylor and 9 others 12 Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
RichardG Posted August 5, 2015 Author #3 Posted August 5, 2015 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? CaptainSteve, GLakie, mtaylor and 3 others 6 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
hollowneck Posted August 5, 2015 #4 Posted August 5, 2015 Actually he used an X-acto knife. When faced with his accusers he said: "Noh, not me!" BRiddoch, CaptainSteve, RichardG and 7 others 10 Ron Director, Nautical Research Guild Secretary/Newsletter Editor, Philadelphia Ship Model Society Former Member/Secretary for the Connecticut Marine Model Society Current Build: Grace & Peace (Wyoming, 6-masted Schooner) Completed Builds: HMS Grecian, HMS Sphinx (as HMS Camilla) Ongakuka 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
ccoyle Posted August 5, 2015 #5 Posted August 5, 2015 I thought that was an example of 'modeler's face'. You know - the kind you make when you drop a 2 mm block on the floor again. davyboy, druxey, CaptainSteve and 10 others 13 Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
catopower Posted August 6, 2015 #6 Posted August 6, 2015 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 RichardG, Mahuna, BRiddoch and 5 others 8 Clare Hess He's a -> "HE" Current Builds HMS Wolf, 1754 - Shipyard Laser Cut Kit Kitamaebune - Japanese Coastal Trade Ship, 18th/19th Centuries - Woody Joe Kit Atakebune - Japanese Sengoku Period Warship - Woody Joe Kit
BRiddoch Posted August 6, 2015 #7 Posted August 6, 2015 Ordering mine today. Bob R. Canute and GLakie 2 San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale
bear Posted August 6, 2015 #8 Posted August 6, 2015 Hi Clare They are out of stock right now. Will be ordering about 4 of them when I can. Looking forward to using one on my new Woody Joe Charles Yacht kit. Thanks again for steering me to his site. Keith GLakie and Canute 2
antanasp Posted August 11, 2015 #9 Posted August 11, 2015 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 GLakie 1 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Always can be done better, always can be done more! ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ My builds: 1. 75 mm Boat - Master Korabel; 2. 95 mm Boat - Master Korabel; 3. Double boat - Master Korabel;
RichardG Posted August 11, 2015 Author #10 Posted August 11, 2015 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. druxey, antanasp, GLakie and 2 others 5 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
antanasp Posted August 12, 2015 #11 Posted August 12, 2015 Thank You RichardG, 50 teeth per 30mm are very good. But the tool is too expensive for me. Maybe later. Regards, Antanas GLakie 1 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Always can be done better, always can be done more! ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ My builds: 1. 75 mm Boat - Master Korabel; 2. 95 mm Boat - Master Korabel; 3. Double boat - Master Korabel;
Chuck Seiler Posted August 26, 2015 #12 Posted August 26, 2015 Out of stock (still) mtaylor 1 Chuck Seiler San Diego Ship Modelers Guild Nautical Research Guild Current Build:: Colonial Schooner SULTANA (scratch from Model Expo Plans), Hanseatic Cog Wutender Hund, Pinas Cross Section Completed: Missouri Riverboat FAR WEST (1876) Scratch, 1776 Gunboat PHILADELPHIA (Scratch), John Smith Shallop
mtaylor Posted August 26, 2015 #13 Posted August 26, 2015 Out of stock (still) Yeah... a bummer.. I've checking almost everyday... <fingers crossed> Rustyj and Canute 2 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)
Rustyj Posted August 26, 2015 #14 Posted August 26, 2015 Me too. CaptainSteve, Canute and mtaylor 3 Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: Speedwell Completed Build Logs: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout
Canute Posted August 26, 2015 #15 Posted August 26, 2015 I just got one last week. I think it was the last one before the re-order. Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild
gjdale Posted August 26, 2015 #16 Posted August 26, 2015 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. Canute, CaptainSteve, Rustyj and 3 others 6 Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout
exwafoo Posted September 14, 2015 #17 Posted September 14, 2015 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 RichardG 1
Dan Vadas Posted September 14, 2015 #18 Posted September 14, 2015 Further to Al's post above, check out THIS blade. 120 teeth per inch - WOW . They also have coarser blades and holders/handles. Danny druxey and RichardG 2 Cheers, Danny ________________________________________________________________________________ Current Build : Forced Retirement from Modelling due to Health Issues Build Logs : Norfolk Sloop HMS Vulture - (TFFM) HMS Vulture Cross-section 18 foot Cutter Concord Stagecoach 18th Century Longboat in a BOTTLE CARD Model Build Logs : Mosel Sydney Opera House (Schreiber-Bogen) WWII Mk. IX Spitfire (Halinski) Rolls Royce Merlin Engine Cape Byron Lighthouse (HMV) Stug 40 (Halinski) Yamaha MT-01 Yamaha YA-1 HMS Hood (Halinski) Bismarck (GPM) IJN Amatsukaze 1940 Destroyer (Halinski) HMVS Cerberus Mi24D Hind (Halinski) Bulgar Steam Locomotive - (Modelik) Tanker and Beer Wagons (Modelik) Flat Bed Wagon (Modelik) Peterbuilt Semi Trailer Fender Guitar Restorations for Others : King of the Mississippi HMS Victory Gallery : Norfolk Sloop, HMAT Supply, HMS Bounty, HMS Victory, Charles W. Morgan, 18' Cutter for HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture, HMS Vulture Cross-section, 18th Century Longboat in a Bottle Other Previous Builds : Le Mirage, Norske Love, King of the Mississippi
RichardG Posted September 15, 2015 Author #19 Posted September 15, 2015 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 Thanks for the link Al. Richard mtaylor, CaptainSteve and Canute 3 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
Canute Posted September 15, 2015 #20 Posted September 15, 2015 UMM-USA carries this stuff here in the US, too. http://www.umm-usa.com/ mtaylor 1 Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild
pompey2 Posted September 15, 2015 #21 Posted September 15, 2015 Wow they have some great products, nice ideas. Check the lamination stencil and what it looks like on a wooden propeller. Current build USF Confederacy Previous log - HMS Victory
puckotred Posted September 28, 2015 #22 Posted September 28, 2015 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.... mtaylor 1 Mr. Pucko Building: Royal Caroline - Panart Nuestra Senora del Pilar - Occre Bounty - Occre Titanic - Amati Endeavour - AL Santissima Trinidad cross section - Occre
BRiddoch Posted February 2, 2016 #23 Posted February 2, 2016 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. mtaylor and Canute 2 San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale
Seventynet Posted February 2, 2016 #24 Posted February 2, 2016 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 Canute, CaptainSteve and mtaylor 3 Builds in progress - Speedwell - by Syren Ship Model Company Builds completed - Hayling Hoy - by David Antscherl - Naval Cutter Cheerful - by Syren Ship Model Company - Cape Cod Catboat - by Bluejacket - Gokstad - by Dusek - Ship's Boat - by Dusek - Brazzera - by MarisStella
mtaylor Posted February 2, 2016 #25 Posted February 2, 2016 Thanks Bob. I'll give that shot... I want one of them. Canute 1 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)
markjay Posted February 2, 2016 #26 Posted February 2, 2016 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. catopower, CaptainSteve, Chuck Seiler and 2 others 5 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.
markjay Posted February 22, 2016 #27 Posted February 22, 2016 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... catopower, Canute and mtaylor 3 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.
PAnderson Posted February 22, 2016 #28 Posted February 22, 2016 All the saws you will ever need. http://www.japanwoodworker.com/category/ht117-01/hand-saws.aspx Canute and mtaylor 2
Bart616 Posted February 26, 2016 #29 Posted February 26, 2016 I emailed them about the saw, took a few days but I got a response telling me the saw was out of stock with a 2 week backorder. Once they were back in stock, they emailed me an update and an order link to paypal. Placed my order and its on its way. Canute, mtaylor and catopower 3
Chasseur Posted February 26, 2016 #30 Posted February 26, 2016 Gents, Lee Valley Tools has a nice selection of similar saws as well. More money though! Remember the true Japaneese saw pulls backwards when cutting to increase accuracy. Wax on Wax off! mtaylor and Canute 2 A mighty fortress is our God a bulwark never failing!
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