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Recommended Tool Best for dovetails Intermediate

Suizan Dozuki Dovetail Saw

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A Japanese pull saw with a spine and fine teeth. It cuts on the pull stroke, so the thin blade tracks your line instead of fighting you.

  • Cuts on the pull stroke for control
  • Very thin kerf for crisp joinery
  • Stiffening spine keeps the cut straight
  • Replaceable blade
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  • Tested in our shop before we recommend it

What we like
  • Easiest saw to learn dovetails with
  • Smooth, precise cuts in hardwood
  • Affordable compared with Western dovetail saws
Watch out for
  • Teeth are delicate — avoid twisting in the cut
  • Not for thick stock beyond the spine depth

A Japanese pull saw with a spine and fine teeth. It cuts on the pull stroke, so the thin blade tracks your line instead of fighting you.

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