Hand saws recommendations please.

[daedalusminos]

I've just been out to the shed, these were indeed S&J Predators...

rub a bit of candle wax on your blades it stops them sticking

I've done that plenty of times cutting greenwood but not seasoned - will try that and removing lacquer next time

 

[tflnemesis]

I might have to invest in a japanese style saw as I always mount hacksaw blades so they cut on the pull stroke as I find it gives a little more control and my cuts seem straighter.

 

[brightspark]

the actions in the wrist

 

[Luke]

Another vote for pull saws.

As they cut on the pull, they don't need to be as stiff and are thinner, meaning less wood is removed and less work has to be done.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

the actions in the wrist

Behave, now

 

[slimjim]

I use a couple spear and Jackson from the 70's, and sharpen myself, they only take about 5 mins to sharpen,

You can pick one up on eBay for a tenner, And will last you a lifetime,

They feel nicer in the hand, and stiffer,

They are also not part of today's throwaway society

 

[dannyp]

Irwin universals are my go to saw if i cant use a circular saw or a chainsaw

 

[angellonewolf]

cutting the work top was fast and minimal chipping

for work tops i cut using a saw 1or2 mm near where it needs to be and then strap a piece of wood across and use a router for a perfet finish perfect flat and no chips on the laminate

 

[Olderisbetter]

I have a fair variety of hand saws, FatMax tenon has works well as does my eclipse coping saw and i have a few dovetails saws that were expensive but for all round use i have never been able to beat the Axcaliber range from Axminster tools, This is the one i use for general cutting as its ptfe coated and has internal teeth, They do wear but even when they have done plenty people have them off me and are amazed by how good they are.
http://www.axminster.co.uk/axcaliber-fineline-ptfe-coated-handsaw-ax869346

 

[Turbo]

I've always used Bahco hand saws, top quality, fairly cheap & keep a good edge. My favourite general use saw is a Bahco 244 at £8. Last time I bought a 244+ which has a thicker blade & claims to be more accurate. Unfortunately the thicker blade means that it is a lot harder to push through the wood. I'm suffering from a shoulder injury so the new saw was used twice before I went back to my old thinner saw that's easier to use!

 

[Dieselman 63]

I've always used Bahco hand saws, top quality, fairly cheap & keep a good edge. My favourite general use saw is a Bahco 244 at £8. Last time I bought a 244+ which has a thicker blade & claims to be more accurate. Unfortunately the thicker blade means that it is a lot harder to push through the wood. I'm suffering from a shoulder injury so the new saw was used twice before I went back to my old thinner saw that's easier to use!

+1 Used to waste my time with a triangular file and a 1911 Disston, nice saw but cheap Bahco saws with the hardened teeth are just better. The Disston is hanging up, makes a nice decoration.

 

[Bryan Williams]

for work tops i cut using a saw 1or2 mm near where it needs to be and then strap a piece of wood across and use a router for a perfet finish perfect flat and no chips on the laminate

Cheers. I probably won't be doing another one for years... hopefully.. routers scare the crap out of me.
ha..I cut myself with the saw...
Thanks for the tip though.

 

[MattF]

A few months ago I purchased 2 Spear & Jackson panel saws from B&Q - they were on offer 2 for £8, they were also carp! Either the tooth offset was not great enough or they were not rigid enough, either way they repeatedly jammed. Go for one of the brands mentioned above.

The S&J saws are good saws, but you have to treat/use them with respect as the blades are more flexible than most. Personally, I like them, but they're not really for rough work or use. Depends on the use & user as much as owt. The blue & yellow handle 14”(?) Irwins are a cheap enough, simple, rigid blade saw for general rough use.

 

[MattF]

I use a couple spear and Jackson from the 70's, and sharpen myself, they only take about 5 mins to sharpen,

You can pick one up on eBay for a tenner, And will last you a lifetime,

They feel nicer in the hand, and stiffer,

They are also not part of today's throwaway society

I've been using an old Sandvik recently for making my new bench, and that things a pleasure to use. It's getting ready for a resharpen now, but a lovely saw.