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  1. 18th October 2008, 12:22 PM #1
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    Ok got an email from the University, and it is recommended that a Dovetail Saw is purchased for the beginning of the course.

    I have done a search, found some info...and these websites:
    http://www.wenzloffandsons.com
    http://www.lie-nielsen.com.au
    http://www.adriatools.com
    http://www.medalliontools.com (aka ed in oakville)
    http://spehar-toolworks.com (temporarily stopped production)
    http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/M...egory_Code=CGT (The Gramercy)
    http://www.eccentricwoodcraft.com/page3_toolworks.html

    My birthday is coming up soon, parents asked what i would like, and i said a dovetail saw.

    Now i am after a new one, not going second hand

    I have read, during my searching, steve from the lumber bunker can get them in? cant remember what brand it was so i am going to send him a PM.

    I am wanting/requiring:
    *To not spend over $200 at most (not including postage)
    *I want a very fine/precise cut, this is only really for dovetails
    *I dont really want it to be very long (blade wise)

    http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...=1,42884,57152
    i am liking this one, and that is the style of handle i am after not the 'stick' type one (unsure of name)

    and i really like the size/handle design of this one...also a mentioned brand on the tools list
    http://www.carbatec.com.au/handsaws/...8-dovetail-saw

    Thanks
    Rhys
    I do realise that i need to go and hold some and see what is comfortable for me, and i will be hopefully doing that soon, pending HSC days off...

    so what do people use/recommend
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  3. 18th October 2008, 12:29 PM #2
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    oh and i am after a western style to push to cut with
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    Rhys,

    We have a couple of LN Dovetail saws instock.
    Come and have a look I might even cut you a deal

    Or I have about 8 old ones that i use... I could sell you an oldie but a goodie.

    Cheers

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    I'm sure Steve will look after you Rhys. Look for
    1. a thin blade
    2. Lots of TPI
    3. Brass back. It's the weight of the saw that does the work.
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    Hi Rhys,

    I would think any of those saw-makers listed will fit your criteria, the only thing I would add to what has already been said, is to get one that feels comfortable, ideally a custom made Wenzloff, made to suit your own hand would be the best, but you have to wait until they start taking orders again.

    Any of them would be a worthy addition to the toolbox. You can always tweak the handle a bit to suit your hand.


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  7. 18th October 2008, 04:00 PM #6
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    sweet thanks steve, i will come in monday after my exams around 2:30ish? and have a look etc.

    AlexS, useful information, thank you

    RayG, i was looking at a previous thread regarding the Wenzloff Saws, they look great, but then i read he ahd back orders for a year or something, oh well.

    thanks all
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  8. 18th October 2008, 04:16 PM #7
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    and in other completly irrelevant news my dad just found me a morticing chisel
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  9. 19th October 2008, 07:33 PM #8
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    Hi Rhys,

    I'm sure that Steve will set you right, but just to add, get a cross-cut saw tooth pattern, not a rip-filed saw tooth pattern.

    You can rip with a cross-cut saw, just a bit slower, but it's a real pain in the * to try to cross-cut accurately with a rip-filed saw. Just takes too big a bite and chatters unless you have a very delicate touch. Yes, they did only have one saw tooth pattern in the 1780's when fine furniture was at its peak, but cross-cut saw filing is popular for a reason.

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    I'd go with a Japanese saw..

    As for western style saws the only one's there that I have seen are the Adria ones. They are very well balanced, I know that much.
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  11. 20th October 2008, 04:00 PM #10
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    well got the LN Dovetail Saw, very nice, thanks steve...now the 3 week wait till my birthday to get it
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