Best type of saw for thin precise cuts

rowanh

Hey folks,

I am using a hack saw to cut small blocks of wood from bigger blocks, i want to end up with something that is around 10cmx3cmx5mm and with flat surfaces. Im finding the hacksaw leaves a fairly clean surface but its often not very flat and it cuts hard wood quite slowly. Just wondering what the best type of saw to get for this kind of thing.

regards,

Rowan

knickerbocker

A small band saw might be what your after, those are small enough blocks your cutting.
In the hand tool department, a tennon saw might be good solution.

rowanh

I should have said it needs to be a hand tool, i am working on a desk in my spare bedroom so between dust, noise and space something like a band saw wouldn't work. I have a tenon saw, the cuts it makes are much thicker than the hacksaw, its very old which may be part of the problem. Can you get a tenon saw or something similar with a very thin blade and fine teeth?

fergal.b

You can get a nice clean cut with a Japanese hand saw.




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recipio

Buy a dovetail saw which has fine teeth and a brass back for stability. I'd also get a wooden mitre box ( unless you want to make one ) which will allow 90 degree cuts and use a stop block for accuracy. Japanese saws are great but expensive.

rowanh

Yep the dove tail saw is the kind of thing i was thinking of, ill pick one up, the mitre box looks handy also. Thanks for the tip!

Rowan

jack of all

I'd recommend a Japanese style saw also, something like a Dozuki Restorer's saw or similar, very fine cut and thin kerf, easy enough to use.