How to use a Japanese or pull saw?

Прежде чем вы начнете
	Use your thumb as a guide Some people like to place their thumb to the side of the line they want to cut, and turn it so the saw blade rests against their thumbnail. This helps to guide the saw during the first few cuts, but great care must be taken when doing so.
	Должны ли вы толкать или тянуть? As the name suggests, pull saws cut on the pull stroke, which means you should only apply downward pressure to the blade as you pull it back through the material. On the push stroke, simply allow the blade to move through the cut; don’t apply force.
Начиная ваш разрез
	Once your material is in place and you have marked the area you want to saw, you can make your first cut. Шаг 1 – Прижмите лезвие к материалу Rest the heel of the blade against the corner of the material, keeping it very low to the surface.
	Шаг 2 – Потяните пилу на себя When you’re ready, pull the saw back towards you in a downward motion, applying very little pressure in one long smooth stroke.
	Pull saws have very thin and delicate blades, so you should refrain from being too forceful with them. The first cut can be difficult and the blade may jump around if you apply too much pressure.
	Если вы не являетесь опытным пользователем ручной пилы, то для того, чтобы почувствовать необходимое усилие, может потребоваться немного практики, но не откладывайте на потом. Test out your sawing technique on some scrap material to get an idea of how much pressure to apply and the speed at which you feel comfortable. If you mess up a cut, don’t throw a tantrum – Try, try, try again!