Good Saw For Cutting Tabs

[Ken Sully]

I am looking for a recommendation for a good saw for cutting project tabs.
Sometimes it is a close cut and need a flexible blade.
Thanks for your help

[bleeth]

Here's a few links that should get you what you need.
First is American version of Japanese pull saw. I picked up a similar one years ago at HD (Grey handle) and it flexes somewhat but stays stiff enough when using it on deeper cuts.
Second is one sided handle for hack saw blade-Have kept one in my toolbox forever.
Third and fourth is a whole bunch of Japanese saws for you to go through-I have a dozuki and a shinwa and love them and also one flush cutting that is very small and very flexible. I've come to really love cutting on the pull-much more accurate and user friendly than push saws.

Main thing is to make sure it is "flush cutting". Less sanding!






http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-Flush-Cut-Pull-Saw-DWHT20541/203040590

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-10-in-Compact-Hacksaw-48-22-0012/202523986

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=japanese+pull+saws&tag=googhydr-20&index=tools&hvadid=94094486712&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=133605965751796558&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_53p6uaui8r_b_p10

http://www.japanwoodworker.com/category/ht117-01/hand-saws.aspx

[Herb Holmes]

I use a small Irwin Dove Tail saw , works good , flexible blade , you can cut close with it .

http://www.lowes.com/pd_375303-281-213104_0__?storeNumber=1189&store_code=1189&selectedLocalStoreBeanArray=[com.lowes.commerce.storelocator.beans.LocatorStore Bean%401e061e06]&k_clickID=895d2c06-f03c-4649-9a74-40a13204551c&productId=3612248-_-

[ByronConnDesign]

Here are my absolute favorite saws. I use the Kugihiki flush cut and Dozuki dovetail saw all the time. Super thin kerf and stay sharp a long time. http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=58686&cat=1,42884

[bill.young]

This is what we supplied to customers to cut tabs when we did MakeLocal with Opendesk at the NY Maker Faire. I save old hacksaw blades that are dull in the middle but sharp on the ends, and the guy that sharpens my saw blades also make bandsaw blades, and always has a bunch of offcuts of bandsaw material that he's happy to give away. Grind off the sharp corners and add a couple of pieces of heatshrink or tape around the handle end to protect your hand and it's good to go.

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[Xray]

I use a scroll saw, of course probably would not be worth it if cutting tabs is all you do with it

[cowboy1296]

chances are i am using the wrong saw. But what i have learned is that when i try cutting close to my piece i chip off a lot on the back. So now i cut away from the carving and use an oscillating sander to sand down the tab. But i see a lot of potential here to be my next saw.

[paul_z]

You might try this instead : Amana Tool MR0102 Flush . I use the bit in a battery powered laminate trimmer.

It will cut the tabs flush and takes very little time. The bit that creates the tabs needs to be 1/4" or larger.

[curtiss]

Dremel tool with a cutoff wheel works well.

Wear safety glasses.

[cowboy1296]

NEVER even knew that Amana Tool MR0102 existed.

[myxpykalix]

because i think some of these saws would be too wide to go into a crevice on some carvings that are curved i'd use a rotozip tool and then sand your nub down.

[Ken Sully]

Lots of great choices!
Thanks to all!!

[dlcw]

I use a jig saw to cut tabs.

[bobmoore]

I generally use a jig saw but I put a metals cutting blade in to eliminate tear out.

[srwtlc]

Off the table, battery powered jig saw and either a flush trim bit or the edge sander. On the table, a veneer saw or oscillating multi-tool followed by the same flush trim bit or edge sander.

[scottp55]

We use the Veritas Flush cut trim saw that the guy is holding in his hand in the pic.
Had 3 of them from building the house 20 yrs ago, and started using when we got the Desktops.
I have both of them, but prefer the single edge for tabs.
http://www.leevalley.com/us/Wood/page.aspx?p=32928&cat=1,42884

[Tom Bachman]

..... oscillating multi-tool followed by the same flush trim bit or edge sander.

This is what I found works well.

[jTr]

NEVER even knew that Amana Tool MR0102 existed.

Learned about this bit last time this question came up. Bought one, burned bearing in very short order (very delicate bearing -due to small size, seems no option for a more robust bearing)

Went back to rough cut with bosch cordless mini sawzall. Clean up with 1/4" whiteside down spiral double bearing flush trim bit.

Jeff

[chiloquinruss]

I use a cheap Harbor Freight multi tool and a skinny multi tool blade. Works for me. Russ

http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27959&stc=1

[coryatjohn]

I use an extremely sharp and small wire cutter then use a variety of sanders (disk, spindle) to clean it up. I find using a saw often leads to tear out.
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[kurt_rose]

oscillating multi-tool followed by the same flush trim bit or edge sander.[/COLOR]

This is my choice also!

[Bob Eustace]

You might try this instead : Amana Tool MR0102 Flush . I use the bit in a battery powered laminate trimmer.

It will cut the tabs flush and takes very little time. The bit that creates the tabs needs to be 1/4" or larger.

I'm with you Paul. At 3/16" diameter you just drop it in near each tab and its neatly gone in a second. Also brilliant for onion skin jobs as it cant jam. Bearings are under four bucks and last a long time provided you dont force them through onion skins. Amana also has a 3/16" bearing on a 45 degree chamfer bit. This is great on models etc. Amazon also sell both of these.

[jTr]

Bearings are under four bucks and last a long time provided you dont force them through onion skins.

Thanks for that tidbit- took some digging but found replacement bearings at ToolsToday. For half the price of a new bit, I have two sets of bearings, nuts and lock washers on the way so I can revive this bit.

I do think it's an optimal solution if I can keep from burning those tiny bearings so quickly!

jeff

[jerry_stanek]

Thanks for that tidbit- took some digging but found replacement bearings at ToolsToday. For half the price of a new bit, I have two sets of bearings, nuts and lock washers on the way so I can revive this bit.

I do think it's an optimal solution if I can keep from burning those tiny bearings so quickly!

jeff

I use one of those bits and the bearing seems to last as long as
you keep it lubed with dry lube.