cutting system
$325.00
Availability: 11 in stock
cutting system
precision hand saws for timber framing
price: $399
includes:
- rip saw
- crosscut saw
- ryoba saw
- flush cut saw
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overview
the cutting system is the complete star hill approach to hand-cutting timber frame joinery.
carefully selected and field-tested by working timber framers, this four-saw system provides the tools needed to cut, refine, and finish traditional timber frame joinery with confidence.
rather than assembling saws one at a time, the cutting system delivers a coordinated set designed to work together throughout the timber framing process.
from rough stock removal to final trimming and refinement, every saw has a purpose and every tool earns its place in the kit.
whether you’re cutting your first mortise and tenon or building your fiftieth frame, the cutting system provides the versatility and reliability needed to produce clean, accurate joinery.
what’s included
rip saw
designed for fast, efficient cutting along the grain.
ideal for tenon cheeks, joinery preparation, and timber removal.
crosscut saw
provides clean cuts across the grain with excellent control and minimal tear-out.
ideal for shoulders and precision cross-grain work.
ryoba saw
a versatile double-edged japanese saw designed for detailed joinery, fine trimming, and situations requiring maximum control.
flush cut saw
perfect for trimming pegs, wedges, drawbore pins, and protruding tenons flush with surrounding surfaces.
why you’ll love it
- complete hand-cutting system for timber framing
- selected specifically for traditional joinery workflows
- balanced combination of western and japanese saw designs
- covers the most common cutting operations in timber framing
- durable construction for shop and jobsite use
- comfortable handles for extended work sessions
- tested on real timber frames in real-world conditions
- complements the layout system and edge system
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the star hill difference
the cutting system is not a collection of random saws.
it is a coordinated cutting workflow designed around how timber framers actually build.
the rip saw handles long-grain cutting.
the crosscut saw handles shoulders and cross-grain work.
the ryoba provides flexibility and precision.
the flush cut saw delivers final refinement.
together they create a cutting system that improves efficiency, consistency, and confidence throughout the building process.
designed to work together
the star hill path is built around systems:
- learning system
- layout system
- cutting system
- edge system
each system solves a specific part of the timber framing process.
the cutting system provides the hand tools needed to transform layout lines into finished joinery with accuracy and confidence.
