Introduction of carpentry tools

Saw [nokogiri]

Saw

5 For production materials

1.Saw with torso

Dotsuki-no-ko (one blade) / horizontal grinding

The saw blade is thin and reinforced with back money. The teeth are fine, and the ground skin is smooth and suitable for precise processing. Used for kumite processing of elaborate small work. 8 inch to shaku is normal.

2.Bashar saw

Azebikinoko/double blade

Both blades are a combination of kamoi-biki and han-biki, which became popular after the Meiji period, and today, han-biki refers to two blades. Since it is used when processing holes in the middle of the member, the blade is short and curved. 2 inch to 3 inch and 5 minutes is normal.

3.Kamoi saw

Kamoibikinoko, one blade, vertical grinding

It decreased sharply due to the emergence of double-edge bunji. It is used for processing grooves in Kamoi or for spinning the back of pillars. Large items (6 inches to 7 inches) are also called 'shinbiki' or 'tobowari.' 4 inch to 5 inch is normal.

4.Grinding saw

Hikimawashinoko (one blade) / horizontal grinding

A type of mawashi grinding. It is used to process the penetration part with curves on board material. Pull it and use it. 6 inch to shaku is normal.

5.Swirling saw

Tsukimawashinoko (one blade) / horizontal grinding

A type of mawashi grinding. It has the same function as a grinding saw, and press it to use. 6 inch to 8 inch is normal.

6.Column saw

Ranmabikinoko (one blade) / horizontal grinding

It is very small in grinding and has fine teeth. Used for precise processing. 3 to 5 sun is normal.

  • *The contents of this page are excerpts from the commentary of "Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Collection Item No. 1-Saw Hen-".
  • *The product name is based on the unified name used in the museum, mainly referring to the tool name used in Kansai. The name of the tool may vary depending on the region or researcher.