William wrote that he finds the 3 - 3 1/2" depth saw fine for the dovetail work he does.
What do you think is the ideal depth for dovetail work?
I'm considering getting one of these saw, and I imagine dovetails would be the majority of it's use.
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William wrote that he finds the 3 - 3 1/2" depth saw fine for the dovetail work he does.
What do you think is the ideal depth for dovetail work?
I'm considering getting one of these saw, and I imagine dovetails would be the majority of it's use.
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Mark
The fretsaw size I would recommend for removing dovetail waste is at the cheap end of the KC range, the 3" (MkIII) fretsaw with swivel action and quick release. This is $99.
Why the 3”. Simply because the blade swivels 45 degrees, and this permits for 99% of any dovetail waste removal that may be made. A deeper saw is not needed (ironically, all I have are 5” and 8” saws). Lee Marshall and I discussed this during the development of the design of the fretsaw for woodworkers, and he sent me this series of photos to demonstrate depth of cut of 3”/5”/8” bodies ...
Regards from Perth
Derek
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See, now I need to get a bandsaw!
Just gotta convince the wife haha.
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The 3" one? It's cheaper? Great!
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