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24th August 2005, 04:32 PM #1GOLD MEMBER
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Dovetail saws
with father's day so fast approaching, our thoughts naturally turn to the chance to aquire more tools. I'm in need of a new dovetail saw. I have used the LN dovetail saw and liked it a lot, however I want to make it easy for my non-driving wife so was wondering if anyone has experience with Pax dovetail saws and can tell me how they stand against the LN?
Also, I have seen a brand called Lynx in a local hardware store. As usual, there is no chance to demo it, but it looked OK. Anyone know how they compare?
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Arron
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24th August 2005, 05:21 PM #2
Arron
You know what you are getting with a LN or Aria, both superb saws. The problem with the Pax, etc is that they can be hit-and-miss. The closest thing I have to the latter is a Crown gent, and this has been fine out of the box. I do have and like the LN but, frankly, as beautiful as it is to look at, I have other saws that I prefer to use. This is a personal thing. A good vintage saw that is tuned well can do as well - just will not necessarily look as pretty.
Get the LN (or Aria - available from HNT Gordon) because you like it. Don't get a second-best saw because it is easier. You will regret it later.
Regards from Perth
Derek
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24th August 2005, 08:58 PM #3
Arron,
.... what derek said!
Fletty
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24th August 2005, 09:13 PM #4
What about a Japanese back saw?
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24th August 2005, 09:22 PM #5
Gazahly, iwas just about to post the same thing, i have used Jap saws this year more than any other saw in my Apprentiship, and i love them, i have the same control as any other saw, but the cut is finer, and faster.
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24th August 2005, 10:39 PM #6GOLD MEMBER
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Thanks guys, I have a Japanese back saw already, dont like it much. Mostly its just a personal thing - but one thing about Japanese saws I dislike is that they are largely ballistic, in the sense that once the cut starts it cannot be redirected effectively. With a European back saw you can change direction and salvage a cut running off course.
Arron
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24th August 2005, 11:14 PM #7
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26th August 2005, 05:36 PM #8Member
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I looked at both the LN and the Adria at the last WW show in Brisbane. Just felt that the handle on Adria was a little smaller. If you have larger hands maybe the LN is the go.
Cheers
Timmy
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