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Accurate, Quick & Easy

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Jim Crockett

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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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teenagewoodworker

2143 posts in 308 days


posted 271 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.

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CedarFreakCarl

403 posts in 593 days


posted 271 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

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Don Niermann

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posted 271 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...)

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Woodshopfreak

331 posts in 282 days


posted 270 days ago

I might have to get one

-- Tyler, Illinois

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Eric

705 posts in 324 days


posted 267 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

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jockmike2

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posted 267 days ago

I’ve got one too, would’nt live without it. mike

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

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coolbreeze

105 posts in 275 days


posted 267 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

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rikkor

8645 posts in 414 days


posted 267 days ago

I am sold on pull-saws. I like my japanese one better than my Irwin, however.

-- Maplewood, MN

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Peter O

704 posts in 414 days


posted 266 days ago

I’ve been really happy with mine, too.

-- Coffee is best with a fine layer of sawdust on top. -- http://www.north40custom.com

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GaryK

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posted 266 days ago

That are great!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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teenagewoodworker

2143 posts in 308 days


posted 257 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.

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