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dovetail saw

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dovetail saw [′dəv‚tāl ′sȯ]
(design engineering)
A short stiff saw with a thin blade and fine teeth; used for accurate woodwork.

dovetail saw
dovetail saw
A small tenon saw having a very thin blade and fine teeth.


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The ones used most often in woodworking, however, and the back, tenon, and dovetail saw.
Back and pull saws are used for molding and similar wood cutting projects, while dovetail saws are used for cutting joints.
If you plan to make your own jigs, you will want to pick up a dovetail saw or a dovetail bit for your router.
 
 
 
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