Irwin 10503534 12T/13P XP3055-300 Jack Tenon Saw, 12, Blue, 12"

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While there are differences between individual tenon saws, you will find that, for the most part, these saws have between 10 and 14 TPI. This means that they typically have more teeth per inch than other types of saw which allows them to create a much neater finish. In addition to this, the greater number of teeth per inch means that cuts are achieved more slowly. This provides you with greater control over the cut, again giving a more smooth, even and precise finish.

If you’re just getting started and initially setting up your workshop, there are a lot of things you’ll need to buy. This may mean that you don’t want to break the bank on any particular item but it’s also important not to compromise where quality is concerned. In terms of the tenon and mortise joint, the tenon saw is perfectly designed for the job. For this application, precision is key and, as we have learned, that is where the tenon saw excels. When attempting to create a tenon and mortise joint with other types of tool, you will find the process becomes much more complicated and difficult. If you are making furniture, this is one of the most important tools to have in your kit. What Materials Can You Cut With A Tenon Saw? The great thing about the tenon saw is that it is so versatile. Regardless of the type of wood, you are cutting, your tenon saw will be up for the challenge. These tools can be used to cut both hard and softwoods. This one features a plastic handle that is moulded to perfectly fit the shape of the hand. Furthermore, it benefits from a soft grip for ultimate comfort while cutting. Conclusion You can read more about the different types of saws and how they perform in our recent article about the 21 Types of Saws You Should Know.On the downside, several users have complained about the lacquered coating applied to the blade to prevent rusting. However, you can easily remove this with white spirit if it slows down the cut too much. Pros The 300mm blade with 80mm cutting depth places this Irwin model on par with the Draper 49280, but it’s much lighter at 330g. If you need to perform a rip cut, along the grain, then a tenon saw is not the best tool to use. For this, you will need something like a rip saw or a panel saw.

At 655g, the 9550B is the heaviest of the three, but it feels nicely balanced. The handle feels good in the hand, and because it’s wooden, it can easily be sanded down or shaped to suit individual needs.Looking at a tenon saw and a dovetail saw side by side, you could be forgiven for thinking that they were the same thing. There are some similarities between them but they do have some subtle differences.