Hand Saws

Although I have powered saws in my workshop, I turn to these saws for fine and detailed work.

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Adria Crosscut Tenon Saw

Cuts like a hot knife through butter-outstanding!

Lie-Nielsen Dovetail Saw

This is truly a gem of a saw!

Spehar Toolworks Tenon Saw

This was custom made for me at Vlad Spehars shop in Canada. It is a 12 inch tenon saw with rip teeth. The handle was custom made to fit my hand! It cuts like a dream.

Check out his web-site!

Lie-Nielsen Straight Handled Dovetail Saw

This is an amazing saw-the teeth are cut crosscut, but it is so controllable and quick cutting it is a dream! My current favourite saw for fine work.

(shown next to L-N rip saw)

Japanese Saw

This little saw, an Ikedame from Axminster, is superb! Very reasonably priced it performs to a very high standard. Give one a try!

Japanese Saw 2

This was purchased from Dick Tools in Germany-it is great for breaking down large pieces of timber. It cuts fast and leaves a relatively smooth finish.

 

Update

This has since been replaced with a "Z" saw from Axminster-even better!

Jewelers Saw

This saw is used to cut the waste out of joints when cutting dovetails. It has very fine teeth and is useful on very small work.

Here's a picture of my latest saw till. Not particularly high tech but it works!

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