I know that in the past I've seen backsaws with an adjustable fence that slid up and down via two slots in the blade. Very handy for both dovetails and tenons. A google search finds nothing except one or two references to antiques.
Does anyone still make one?
Veritas has these:
Also came across this, which appears to be a bit closer to what you want:
Japan Woodworker has one.
That's pretty close - thanks.
Was wondering if any of them have a digital readout. :D
Woodn't a woulden clothes pin work? A double thickness of electrical tape might serve as a tactile landmark.
There's also this one:
- the diagonal slots allow for finer variations.
Dave O'Heare soon to be dave.oheareATgmail.com
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