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   captainkidd | Dec 02, 2007 05:52am | #1

   I saw this on their web site recently, kind of interested in it. I don't have a dedicated dovetail saw or even a crosscut saw and have been contemplating getting a set from them. I wonder how well it would do as a dovetail saw since the web site says it's teeth is in a rip profile.

   B.Kidd

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   mapleman | Dec 02, 2007 06:48am | #2

   I wonder how well it would do as a dovetail saw since the web site says it's teeth is in a rip profile.

   A dovetail saw is meant to be set up to rip since cutting dovetails is essentially a ripping operation.

   Lee

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   captainkidd | Dec 02, 2007 07:02am | #3

   A dovetail saw is meant to be set up to rip since cutting dovetails is essentially a ripping operation.LeeOh I know that, I was just wondering how well this new progressive pitch saw would work as a dovetail saw compared to the "dovetail" saw that LN sells as such that's all.B.Kidd

   Edited 12/1/2007 11:03 pm ET by captainkidd

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   jplerxt | Dec 02, 2007 05:10pm | #4

   Hi,The LN dovetail is set at 14ppi, and the prog saw from 16 down to 9. So, it would start out easier, then cut faster as you push the blade through the workpiece. Perhaps, though, 9ppi might be a little rough for fine work like dovetailing, and you might even overshoot because the cut gets too aggressive for a ~less than one inch depth of cut. If you're careful, it might be fine. Ask the LN folks, I guess.It was just a really nice saw; felt great and very steady.cheers,
   JP

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   captainkidd | Dec 02, 2007 08:07pm | #5

   Thanks JP for the feedback. Makes sense, I didn't actually look at compare the ppi to each saw. I have know doubt it's a nice saw just the same.B.Kidd

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   BobSmalser | Dec 02, 2007 08:29pm | #6

   Progressive pitch saws have been around for 150 years or so, usually rip saws.  Disston made them as late as the 1950's.

   Makes them start easier at the expense of slightly more difficulty sharpening.  They have to be hand sharpened, usually with a file change.