Tenon Saws are a Great Value

Veritas is now selling two large tenon saws (16-in. blades), a 12-tpi crosscut saw and a 9-tpi ripsaw. To test them, I used both to cut joints for a chest of drawers from white oak and yellow pine.

With both saws, the height of the saw plate helped me keep cuts plumb. The teeth have minimal set, which is a benefit when sawing accurately to a line, a crucial component of joinery work. I also successfully used the crosscut saw for general bench tasks such as cutting off excess stock length and mitering with my shopmade miter box.

Both saws, especially the crosscut, benefit from a light touch. Fortunately, the saws made quick progress through the work with minimal downward pressure. Overall, I was pleased with their performance. They are a great value.

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