I needed a good saw to cut lots of small wooden dowels. Tried lots of things - miter box back saw, traditional dovetail saw, exact razor saw. This was by far the best. It was fast cutting, small kerf and had very little tear-out as the through-cut completed. Plus, there was this satisfying aggressive rip and hiss to the cut on the pull.
The pull design is great, there is no compressive tension on the blade, so there is no threat of buckling with a thin blade, no need of the back.
Altogether good.
One warning: the tooth points are VERY sharp. I doesn't take much bouncing over metal to smooth them to the point that they float over the wood instead of cutting. I was cutting into a piece held in a vice, got careless at the end and brushed against the vice jaw. The middle 4 inches of the blade is out of commission.
| Manufacturer | IRWIN |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 213104 |
| Item Weight | 3.84 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 14.5 x 2.5 x 1.31 inches |
| Item model number | 213104 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Material | Polymer |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Blade Length | 7.25 Inches |
| Measurement System | Inch |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Satisfaction Guaranteed |
