What is the difference between a tenon saw and a dovetail saw

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What Is A Mini Saw? What Is A Compass Saw? I like to use a coping saw for dovetail waste removal, so I ensure my joinery saw kerf is thick enough to allow access. We often hear it. I use hand tools solely and aim for speed as well as precision. Stating this means it would be illegal for us to do any other.

As a professional hand tool woodworker, Richard found hand tools to be the far more efficient solution for a one man workshop. Richard runs 'The English Woodworker' as an online resource and video education for those looking for a fuss free approach to building fine furniture by hand.

Thanks Jim, In terms of appearance, any tenon saw will look similar to the Pax saw seen in the top photo. Most brands offer a choice of length, teeth type and tpi, so you should be able to take the general advice and match it closely with your preferred brand.

Cheers, Richard. I actually have 2 dedicated dovetail saws — a Gramercy tools 9 inch and a Bad Axe Stilleto 12 inch. The Gramercy is has a. I am really considering replacing the Gramercy at some time with another Bad Axe, with a thicker plate and 15 PPI — it seems to work better and more efficiently.

Nice post and very well written at least for a complete rookie like myself. Plain and simple, pros and cons explained. A real pleasure to read and a great, great help for me. Thank you. Great advice! The carcass saw has 12 tpi, is that a little too few for dovetails? Loving your work!

Thanks for the link on Skelton. Wow, all we need is another super high end saw maker to oogle over Skelton. Lots of pounds for those tho, will have to wait a bit or hit the lottery. Thanks for this saw info, will have to check out my tenon saws and see which one i can dovetail.

Is it expensive? It would be nice to bring one or two back to life without having to spend a fortune. Your suggestion of buying a new saw over an old one for beginners is sound.

I will get it working but I would prefer to be focussed primarily on cutting joints not getting a saw in working order. I boght a Wenzlof dovetail saw 16 ppi. It has a deep plate for a dovetail saw and a walnut handle to die for.

I still use my Lie Nielsen carcass saw for every day dovetails is there any other joint for drawers? My Wenzlof is better on hardwoods anyhow. I will check out the Skelton though! Agree with you throughout — specially about rip vs cross-cut; a well-maintained tpi ripsaw will cross cut beautifully. I have a couple of fine saws, supposedly for dovetails, but hardly ever pick them up — except once in a while for fiddly, small mouldings.

Two or three good quality saws is a better idea than six of lesser quality. They come with walnut handles currently which I quite like. They come in either 13 or 15 tpi. Nevertheless, despite saw sharpening being my weakest skill and despite this saw being anything but perfect, it functions fine. One advantage of 12 tpi is that it is easier to learn to file. The dovetail saw is designed to make rip cuts with a narrow kerf and high precision.

Similar to the design of other backsaws, it has a brass back that keeps the thin blade rigid during the cut. The blade is not as tall as the tenon cutting blade because the joint is only as deep as the thickness of the lumber being cut.

The dovetail joint is made with a rip cut, so a good dovetail saw will be optimized to this task. An ideal cut from this saw is balanced between the speed and the finish of the cut. Because dovetails and tenons must be precise, square and plumb, it is important to take into account the grip style when choosing a new saw.

The totes of these saws are made in three forms: full handle, pistol ground and barrel. Some woodworkers prefer a traditional tote that surrounds the hand but limits the finger positions that can be used to guide the saw.

The pistol or barrel grip provide more options in the way the finger or thumb can be pointed, helping to keep the cut in line during use. An unlimited budget will enable you to have a saw for each specific cut you want to make.