Comments on: Test-drive: Two New Saws from Bad Axe

By: texasbelliott

texasbelliott — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:40:24 +0000

I own a Bad Axe Jack saw, and I can’t speak enough positive things about it. It’s a terrific saw. The quality and craftsmanship of Mark’s saws are second to none.

Props to Megan for the review and video. Great stuff!

By: sarakami

sarakami — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:33:41 +0000

Just watched 4 different videos on sharpening kitchen knives using the chefs rod. Confusion is what angle is the best, since each person in the videos are suggesting a different angle from 16 deg. to 30 deg.

By: Megan Fitzpatrick

Megan Fitzpatrick — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:43:53 +0000

Certainly not! Ending a sentence with a preposition is something up with which I will not put.

By: John Cashman

John Cashman — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:40:32 +0000

“But these cuts are nothing at which to sneeze.”

I’m sure you meant to say, “these cuts are nothing to sneeze at.”

Thanks for the review.

By: pjped

pjped — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 03:15:41 +0000

Thanks Megan. Glad to see Mark’s saws out there. I own his 14″ Sash filed hybrid, and the 10″ Dovetail.
I have found that in my beginner hands, they cut so fast that I need to be careful to not overshoot my line – I guess I never knew what a sharp saw was like until now.
The Dovetail saw was a revelation to me, such a pleasure to saw with and to look at as well, I’m not ashamed to admit.
Mine is filed rip. Sometimes I sneak out to the shop just to hold it – never had a saw fit my hand so well.
-Pete P.

By: tirebob

tirebob — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:35:35 +0000

Just last week I receieved both the Doc Holiday and Wyatt Earp, as well as the 16″ “Jack Saw” from Mark…

What can I say except WOW!!! I should note I am not the most experienced woodworker going, in fact I might say I am close to a rookie as one could be. That being said, I previously bought a few saws from a reputable company and have been using them intently over the last year, practicing my dovetails etc. While they work quite well, the very first time I put my Bad Axes saw(s) to wood I quickly learned the difference between a good saw, and a GREAT saw!

I know they say that tools don’t make the woodworker, but I can safely say that they made this wannabe woodworker just a little bit better in the cut!

Soooooo… If Mark is reading this, may I second (or third or heck, 1000 fold) the desire for a future Bad Axe panel saw… Given the chance, I would be first on the list to put down my deposit!

By: DougB

DougB — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 03:20:33 +0000

Glad you like the saws Megan. I have the exact setup (as well as a few other saws from Mark), and they really make picking up a saw very enjoyable. Hand cut joinery is so much easier and they lead you to want to try other things. His dovetail saw, even with the thicker plate leaves a kerf so thin, I had to buy a fret saw cause my coping saw won’t go down the kerf to clean out the waste. And the hybrid filed 12″ dovetail-tenon saw does so much, it seems to always be on the bench. You can’t go wrong buying any saw from Mark. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your saws. Looking forward to WIA, See you there.

By: renaissanceww

renaissanceww — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:29:59 +0000

Megan, thoroughly enjoyed only the song of the saw. It is actually really exciting to see you in action for once. Maybe getting Chris out of the way is a good thing to allow you to shine.

Now on to the saw. I did a quick audio review myself of Doc Holiday as well as Wyatt Earp the small tenon saw and I agree with many of the comments above. http://www.renaissancewoodworker.com/bad-axe-toolworks-dovetail-saw-thoughts/
It is easily the best saw I have used. Cuts like it is on rails was how I put it in my review I believe. If you are in the market for a saw of any type just go to Bad Axe and don’t look back. I will have my Bad Axe saw both new and some vintage restored Disstons from Mark’s bench with me at WIA if anyone wants to give them a try. Of course Mark will be across the aisle from me so you can try his too.

By: AnnieO

AnnieO — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:49:47 +0000

I have tried almost every dovetail saw available today, including the now no longer available one from Andrew Lunn. The latter had been my favorite until I got this new one, the 15 thou, from Mark. It is as good as Andrew’s, IMHO, and I think there is little chance that Mark will be retiring soon. It cuts cleanly, thinly, and almost effortlessly. This is the one dovetail saw to buy. Just say AnnieO sent you.

By: Fred West

Fred West — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:50:26 +0000

Megan, a beautiful review. I received the Wyatt Earp last week with the open Texas Honey Mesquite handle and the nickle plated sawback. It is the combination Dovetail/Small Tenon in a rip configuration at 14 ppi. It is an amazing saw and cuts like a dream. I have used it on soft maple, walnut and cocobolo so far and have had no issue holding the line. All in all a great saw and I am glad to have it. Fred