Bad Axe Tool Works - 10-inch Carcase Saw

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This saw is amazing . . . and I mean that in its literal sense . . . it amazes me the level of refinement and subtle perfection that Mark is able to build into this saw. In fact, to even call it a dovetail/small tenon saw is perhaps an insult . . . it is capable of so much more. I used this saw to make deep ripping cuts for tenon cheeks in cherry, walnut and maple . . . the saw flew through the wood like balsa. I made cross cuts in 1/4 inch thick strips of purpleheart, oak and locust . . . very splintery, hard woods: the saw handled them with noteworthy adeptness and even left an acceptable finish thanks to the 5 degrees of fleam on the teeth from Mark's well-seasoned filing skills. Having used this saw for a few weeks in my shop, I have reached the conclusion that if I were only to have one back saw at my disposal, then this would be that saw. I don't know any other more effective way of describing it. It is smooth, cuts true, and can handle any nature of work you may throw at it. And believe me, in my shop, I throw a lot of things.

— Matt Cianci, Warwick, Rhode Island
The Saw Blog

Good Day Mark, I got the saw and it is insanely nice and cuts like a dream. . . I tried it on some one-inch red oak and it is one great saw!! Thank you! But man-ho-man it is a sweet saw! It cut true and fast! I think it will become my go-to DT saw!!

— David Gendron, Yukon Territory, Canada

With a 12" sawplate .02 thick and filed 14 ppi rip, it's a great saw that's thin enough for precise dovetail work but stout enough for thicker stock applications. I can't tell you how many times I've needed to cut dovetails in material 1" and up in thickness, and my other saws just wouldn't make the cut. Having the 12" plate also means fewer strokes, and you'll never run the blade out of the kerf while in use (something I've been prone to do in the past with shorter saws). The model I received also has a canted blade which is something I really like for super accurate starting. So there it is, something else for the wish list--a 12" hybrid dovetail saw from Bad Axe Tool Works--what are you waiting for?

— Tom Fidgen, The Unplugged Woodshop

Mark, Oh my. You've got a winning combination here! The cut is easy to start and moves through the material quickly.I directly compared it to my Lee Valley Standard and Fine Dovetail Saws. No comparison. Bad Axe is Bad Ass.

— Mike Zillis, Bartlett, IL

"If I had to recommend one saw for finer rip or x-cuts, this is it. If one wants to buy only one saw for smaller bench work, the 12" hybrid dovetail is the one to beat!"

— Andre Ridder, The Netherlands

Bad Axe Tool Works 10" Carcase Saw, $195

Customize Your Saw:

Handle Preference

Wood Species Preference

Back Preference

Points Per Inch

Filing Preference

Fastener Preference

Make Deposit

Luthiers and cabinetmakers will love this saw. Ever make a cut with a vintage Disston No. 4-10? Typically, they were produced in a closed-handle design, but the company also made saws for hardware stores with an open handle, and an etch unique to their companies back in the day. These vintage saws easily pull double-duty as as a dovetail saw, and that is why so many woodwokers snap a quality Disston No. 4-10 off eBay for their dovetailing and carcase cross-cutting requirements. Bad Axe now produces both open and closed-handled versions of of this fine 10" back saw for inclusion in your woodworking arsenal.

Here's a run-down on the specs:

Cherry or optional walnut or mesquite open handles. Closed handles available in either cherry or walnut.
Traditional folded gunsmith hot-blued carbon or optional brass, black pearl nickel-plated carbon steel or stainless steel backs.
Fasteners in standard brass or optional gunsmith-blued or stainless alloys.
RC 50-52 .02-thin premium Swedish spring steel sawplate.
Filed 14 ppi rip, with moderate-to-aggressive rake, and slight fleam & gullet to reduce tearout.
Depth of plate under the back runs 2 1/2" across the toothline.

Why do I want this saw? If your crosscutting requirements range often between 1/2" and 6/4" dimensions with the occasional need for deep cuts up to 2.5", then this is a saw you'll want in your till. Just starting out with a very limited budget? Then here's your hybrid dovetail/carcase/small tenon saw until you can afford something for projects requiring more robust dimensions, and it will continue to see primary service as a dedicated crosscut saw for fine work after you've added more saws to your arsenal. Did I mention that the Disston-inspired handle fits your hand like a glove--and that it's available in mesquite?

How do I want this puppy filed? Strongly recommend 14 ppi hybrid-cut. You will not go wrong with this filing. If you regularly have a 4/4 to 6/4 tenon cheek ripping requirement, then I'd recommend 14 ppi dedicated rip. Only require a saw for careful, delicate crosscuts in the 1/4 to 1/2 range? Go with 15 ppi x-cut. Want to do both rips and cross-cuts with an eye toward expanding your repertoire in the future? Stick to the hybrid-filing.

The new bling available for 2011 looks fabulous, but it's incredibly durable, too. The black pearl nickel-plated finish for the carbon steel back offers superb corrosion-resistance on par with stainless steel; coupled with the new mesquite open handle, these choices offer unbeatable durability for a saw that will stand the test of time, long after you're gone and your great-grandchildren are making sawdust well into the 22nd century.

All Bad Axe Tool Works Saws Feature the Following:

Custom filing available at same price per request
Highly-figured 19th-century patterned handles
Flush-face slotted or split-nuts sawbolts/nuts in three alloys and four finishes with a 13/16" deep-dish decorative medallion
Firearms-quality hot-blued finish or optional black pearl nickel-plated finish on traditionally-folded steel back; optional bright-polished stainless steel back
Premium-grade Swedish Spring Steel, RC50-52
I personally guarantee that these saws are SHARP out of the box, with appropriate joint, set and rake. Every tooth does its duty. I fully guarantee this saw for one year after purchase.

Learn more about my material choices and rationale.

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