Dovetail saw

I bought the Lee Valley dovetail saw for approx. US$36

I filed the set very slightly to get it to saw straight, but other than that I think it is a very good value. I also have the Lie-Nielsen gent-style dovetail saw (straight handle) which I think I paid $80 for. There is no question that the LN saw is of higher quality, but I have still cut perfectly good dovetails with the Lee Valley saw, also.

Mike

Any good small cheap saw can be used. Simply refile and tooth it with a rip profile. MArio Rodriguez wrote about it in Finew Woodworking some time back.

I saw him demonstrate it, and while it's not easy, it's not hard either.

Don't forget, only three fingers go inside. Your index finger points down the blade.

Kevin

I was going to say the same thing. I have fairly large hands myself, and I have no problem using this saw.

Mike

On Mon, 15 Sep 2003 19:45:00 GMT, j pixelated:

Point your index finger toward the blade. It leaves lots of room and helps guide the saw.

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It's amazing how much that will improve the cut with *any* handsaw.

djb