Frederick Skelly
12-27-2015, 9:59 PM
So, I bought one of these a couple months back and set it aside after cutting the stink out of my thumb when it slipped. But I got it out and put it fully through it's paces this weekend cutting tenons for a new chair.
This is one of the composite-handled saws LV sells. It's their mid-size saw, 12 tpi, 10* rake for $79. I cut 10 tenons, modestly sized at 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 1/2" thick, split down the middle for a wedge to be inserted. I used this saw for all the "with the grain" cuts. I was only working in pine, but found it cut straight, is very controllable and cuts aggressively enough for me. I'm thinking I may go ahead and order the crosscut version, I like this one so much. (I already have the dovetail and small crosscut saws.)
If you're just starting out in handmade joinery, and/or you're looking for a good quality (new) saw at a modest price, I recommend this one and the others in the family.
Fred
Full disclosure: No connection to LV, except as a very satisfied customer.
This is one of the composite-handled saws LV sells. It's their mid-size saw, 12 tpi, 10* rake for $79. I cut 10 tenons, modestly sized at 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 1/2" thick, split down the middle for a wedge to be inserted. I used this saw for all the "with the grain" cuts. I was only working in pine, but found it cut straight, is very controllable and cuts aggressively enough for me. I'm thinking I may go ahead and order the crosscut version, I like this one so much. (I already have the dovetail and small crosscut saws.)
If you're just starting out in handmade joinery, and/or you're looking for a good quality (new) saw at a modest price, I recommend this one and the others in the family.
Fred
Full disclosure: No connection to LV, except as a very satisfied customer.