Tenon Saw

Danielb · Post by **Danielb** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:47 am

What is a good Tenon Saw that don't cost to much, i know goods ones cost over £40s but are there any ones about half that, around £20?

Want to use it to make joints, practice my skills etc.

Thanks

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:02 am

Only buy an expensive tenon saw if you know how to resharpen it. Otherwise get a cheap one from BnQ. I use my band saw mostly to cut tenons. It is easy to knock up a jig to allow rapid and accurate cutting of the tenons. I always f*ck up hand cut tenons

DWD

Danielb · Post by **Danielb** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:43 pm

Used a cheap one before but can't cut good with it. Was looking at a Spear & Jackson's one for about £20s.
But not sure if there any others out there that are better for the same price.

thescruff · Post by **thescruff** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:51 pm

I would look around the pre-owned tool shops and car boot sales.

You should be able to pick up quality tools for a fraction of the new price.

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:11 pm

It is all about sharpening the blade. A good set will give good cuts on even a cheap saw. Have a read up on the internet about sharpening your own blades, a skill well worth learning.

DWD

Mr Mike · Post by **Mr Mike** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 11:40 am

The Spear & Jackson tenon saw is a nice tool.

Now, I don't know how big & strong you are

but there is a tendency to buy one that's too big for you (a bit like buying cricket bats !?),
make sure it's a comfortable weight....if you find the saw too unwieldy you'll struggle to make nice square cuts....

And remember....you're not having a tommy tank, so you don't need to speed up at the end !

Welsh Decorator · Post by **Welsh Decorator** » Fri Dec 05, 2008 10:23 pm

Must admit the S&J brass back jobbie is very nice to use, not the light'st saw out there, but less effort to make cuts with.

The Disston D8 one is good as well, it's length takes some getting used to tho! but it will take resharpening.

Danielb · Post by **Danielb** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 8:15 am

Thank you for that.

carhartt kid · Post by **carhartt kid** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 6:55 pm

I'd buy a cheap Irwin one for about £6 until you know where you're going with it!!! Axminster do a couple of nice brass backed saws..

http://www.axminster.co.uk/category-Ten ... 481488.htm