Quick verdict
Crown 190 Sheffield Rip Saw favors fast, resharpenable ripping and value, while Lynx 26-Inch Rip Saw gives longer reach and a slightly higher overall score; Lynx is the marginal overall pick.
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At-a-glance specs
Feature | Sheffield Rip Saw — Crown 190 | Lynx 26-Inch Rip Saw |
|---|---|---|
Blade length | 24 in (61 cm) | 26 in (66 cm) |
TPI / PPI | 4.5 TPI | 4.5 TPI |
Blade material | High-carbon carbon steel (resharpenable) | Alloy spring steel (listed as alloy steel) |
Handle type and material | Stained beech handle, secured with screws | Western style pistol grip, stained European beech with brass button screws |
Tooth rake angle | 5°-8° typical | 5°-8° typical |
Blade thickness | Approximately 0.032-0.035 inches (0.81-0.89 mm) | Approximately 0.032-0.035 inches (0.81-0.89 mm), taper ground |
Kerf width | Typical for Rip Saws: 0.045 inch (1.143 mm) | Typical for Rip Saws: 0.045 inch (1.143 mm) |
Steel hardness / grade | High-carbon carbon steel | Alloy spring steel |
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Rip Cutting Performance
- Sheffield Rip Saw — Crown 190: Fast, coarse 4.5 TPI blade for aggressive long grain ripping.
- Lynx 26-Inch Rip Saw: Fast rip cutting with longer 26 in blade for greater reach.
Teeth and TPI
- Sheffield Rip Saw — Crown 190: 4.5 TPI coarse teeth, aggressive but not for fine work.
- Lynx 26-Inch Rip Saw: 4.5 TPI coarse teeth, filed for rip cutting and fast once set.
Handle Fit
- Sheffield Rip Saw — Crown 190: Stained beech handle described as comfortable and balanced.
- Lynx 26-Inch Rip Saw: Western pistol grip in European beech, may need reshaping or fitting.
Tuning and Setup
- Sheffield Rip Saw — Crown 190: Many users remove lacquer and tune teeth for best tracking.
- Lynx 26-Inch Rip Saw: Often needs truing, tooth setting, and handle fitting before peak performance.
Value and Durability
- Sheffield Rip Saw — Crown 190: Resharpenable high-carbon blade with solid Sheffield build at modest price.
- Lynx 26-Inch Rip Saw: Alloy spring steel blade gives durable edge retention and good value after tuning.
Scores snapshot
Feature | Sheffield Rip Saw — Crown 190 | Lynx 26-Inch Rip Saw |
|---|---|---|
Blade length (1-10) | 6 | 10 |
TPI (1-10) | 10 | 10 |
Tooth rake angle (1-10) | 4 | 3 |
Blade thickness (1-10) | 9 | 9 |
Kerf width (1-10) | 5 | 5 |
Steel hardness / grade (1-10) | 10 | 8 |
Overall Score | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 |
Who should buy which?
Buy Sheffield Rip Saw — Crown 190 if you:
- You want aggressive, fast ripping with a resharpenable blade.
- You value traditional Sheffield build at a modest price.
- You prefer a comfortable wooden handle for controlled strokes.
Buy Lynx 26-Inch Rip Saw if you:
- You need a longer 26 in blade for reach and long rip cuts.
- You can true the blade and set teeth for best performance.
- You want durable alloy spring steel that holds an edge.
Don’t buy either if you:
- You need fine, precise crosscuts or finish work.
- You will not tune or set the saw before use.
Final verdict
- Choose Lynx 26-Inch Rip Saw for longer reach and a slightly higher overall score.
- Both saws excel at fast rip cutting but require tuning; Crown 190 offers a resharpenable high-carbon blade and solid value.
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