Tag Archives: back saw

Essential Tools (to Me), Part 2: The Dovetail Saw

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Steve S.

I don’t have a favorite tool. I really don’t. My “favorite” tool is whichever well-made, ergonomic tool will do the job I need to get done at the moment. But if I had to pick one, favorite tool out of … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Back Saw: Everything You Really Need to Know

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Steve S.

So let’s say you’re just starting to get into woodworking, and you realize that you really need a small saw.  The ones with the spines look nice.  They’re called “back saws,” right? They seem like they might be easier to … Continue reading →

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A New Tenon Saw to Match

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Steve S.

This is the old backsaw I had been using as a tenon saw for the last few years.  It’s not a pretty sight. I’m tempted to say that this saw had seen better days, but that would be completely untrue. … Continue reading →

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