Stanley 20-331 4-3/4-Inch 23 Points Per Inch Flush Cut Pull Saw

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With a flexible blade for cutting plugs or dowels flush, the Stanley 4-3/4-Inch 23-Points-Per-Inch Flush Cut Pull Saw cuts quickly and cleanly on the pull stroke. The saw also features a double-sided blade for convenient cutting to the left or right, and a comfortable handle contoured for maximum control. This saw is an excellent choice for trimming through tenons or lap joints. This saw is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. To choose the saw that's best for you, view the comparison chart of Stanley saw blades.

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Contractor Grade, Flush Cut Saw, 23 TPI, Flexible Blade Cuts Plugs Or Dowels Flush, 23 PT Blade Cuts Quickly & Cleanly On The Pull Stroke, Double Sided Blade For Convenient Cutting To The Left Or Right, Comfortable Handle Contoured For Maximum Control, Excellent For Trimming Through Tenons Or Lap Joints.

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B00002X2BT
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 20-331
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #39,468 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works nice but......, January 23, 2004

By	Bob Feeser "MillCrafters.com" (Springfield, PA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

I have to be honest with you. I have this Stanley 20-331 pull saw, as well as several of the Shark Corp Japenese made pull saws. Stanley makes a lot of nice tools, but this saw is not the one I go for when I want to make a fine cut. Exactly why the engineering and ergonomics are superior on the Shark saws I am not sure, but they are. Trying to get an even and smooth cut on a dowel, or dovetail, the Sharks work better. The Stanley snags on the workpieces more often.
I'm not saying the Stanley is a bad saw, it just isn't on the level with the Shark brand.
One item worth mentioning is that it is rather small. The object with these pull saws is to get the perfect angle and a smooth cut based on the amount of resistance you place on the workpiece. Once the flow is there, it is beneficial to have a longer draw with a longer blade. Snags are apt to happen at the beginning of the cut. So a short stroke, equals the potential for a lot of snags.
Flush cut pull saws are an art form in their use. Trying to get a perfectly clean and flush cut without scarring the work surface is a challenge. The safer way is to slightly overcut it, and use a random orbit sander to take it down to flush.
The nice thing about the flush cut saws is that they take off a good deal of material with very little effort. With coarser teeth on one side, and finer on the other, most applications are covered.
I'm not trying to bash the Stanley, it is not a bad tool, just not the feel and result of the Shark line. Hope this helps.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars What a shame..., February 21, 2005

By	Demian Raven "Demi Raven" (Seattle WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This saw works well, yet less so than other light pullsaws I have (Bear Saw, Shark, etc.). It has a nice, small size which is convenient for tighter spaces, but binds easily. The biggest issue is that replacement blades are hard to find (I haven't found one yet). After the blade wears down there is yet another plastic waste-product to sit forever in a landfill.

If you need a very small saw, this one is only ok. If you can do with a larger alternative with replacement blades I would suggest you do so.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stanley 20-331, November 9, 2003

By	Ken Souter (West Olive Michigan) - See all my reviews

Saw works great however the saw is advertised that replacement blades are available however I cannot find anywhere that carries the replacement blades. It is a shame to throw the handle away when it would be easy to refit with a blade.