New Dovetail Saw

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jprconsulting

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I just wanted to share my experience with a new dovetail saw.  It is made by Rob Cosman.  I cut some dovetails but I am certainly not an expert or proficient to the level I would like to be, so I appreciate any help I can get with my effort.

In the past I used a dovetail saw that had very fine teeth (22 tpi) because I could control how I started it.  I also had a Lie-Nielsen dovetail saw. I find this new saw to be the right combination of qualities that helps me.

In my opinion, the key benefits as stated from his site:

    * Super Fine 22tpi starting tip, then finish the cut with just a few strokes of the aggressive 15 tpi blade
    * Extra heavy brass back provides better balance and smoother “vibration free” sawing
    * Slight .002” (per side) set makes for dead straight saw cuts and smooth ready to glue surfaces right out of the box

While a good tool is no substitute for technique and practice, it can be an aid.

BTW, I am not on commission :)
 

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