| Review by Jim Crockett (USN Retired) | posted 1898 days ago | 1900 views | 1 time favorited | 12 comments |  |
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- Irwin Dovetail/Detail Saw, #213104
- Brand: Irwin | Category: Handsaws
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For years, I have had difficulty cutting a straight, perpendicular line with a handsaw. No matter what method I tried, the cut was neither straight nor perpendicular to the stock, most often both. I had got to the point where I would pull out my circsaw, jigsaw, or fire up the table saw for all cuts, a real pain. Then, a couple of months ago, I purchased the Irwin #213104 Dovetail/Detail Saw. I feel pretty certain that I didn’t suddenly develop the talent to saw a straight line, so I must credit the saw – whether it is the size, the fact it is a pull saw, or whatever, I now find it easy to make a straight, true cut.
Details:
- Cuts on pull stroke
- 22 tpi
- Blade Length 7-1/4” (replaceable)
- Primary uses – Flush cutting dowels and any fine detail cut (User example – Interior trim contractor/detail
work around windows, fine woodworker)
At approximately $10.00, I don’t feel anyone can go wrong purchasing this saw. It is very convenient to use, whether cutting off dowels or trimming the end of a board. It is a valued tool in my arsenal now!
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12 comments so far
teenagewoodworker
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#1 posted 1898 days ago
thanks for the post. I’ve been looking for a dovetail saw or flush cut saw so i guess i’ll try out this one. like you said for 10$ you really can’t go wrong. enjoy your saw.
CedarFreakCarl
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#2 posted 1898 days ago
Amen Jim. I’ve got one and use it all the time. Best 10 bucks I’ve spent in my shop.
-- Carl Rast, Pelion, SC
Don Niermann
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#3 posted 1898 days ago
I have 32 Lie Nelson saws and they both cut straighft.
-- WOOD/DON (...one has the right to ones opinion but not the right to ones own facts...)
Woodshopfreak
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#4 posted 1897 days ago
I might have to get one
-- Tyler, Illinois
Eric
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#5 posted 1895 days ago
Lie Nielsen saws had BETTER cut straight for what you’re forking over for them! Glad to hear there’s a “poor guy” alternative for people like me.
-- Eric at http://adventuresinwoodworking.com
jockmike2
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#6 posted 1894 days ago
I’ve got one too, would’nt live without it. mike
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coolbreeze
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#7 posted 1894 days ago
Funny, I was just looking at these along with some Japanese pull saws and was wondering if it was worth a try. Thanks for the tip.
-- Jason, AL
rikkor
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#8 posted 1894 days ago
I am sold on pull-saws. I like my japanese one better than my Irwin, however.
Peter Oxley
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#9 posted 1894 days ago
I’ve been really happy with mine, too.
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GaryK
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#10 posted 1894 days ago
That are great!
-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX
teenagewoodworker
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#11 posted 1884 days ago
i got the closest thing to that saw in the Marples detail/dovetail one and its great. i love it and i can cut dovetails now. i just wrote a review on it too just to back up your point that these saws work great. thanks for the review.
Dakkar
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#12 posted 90 days ago
My Sharksaw version of this is starting to get dull and I see I can buy one of these saws complete for about 2/3 the price of a replacement blade. I’ll probably go that way.
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