I recently bought my 3rd Lie Nielson dovetail saw. i paid $175.00 for it, the first one was under a $100.00 and the second one was $125.00. One thing I don't do is try to make a start with the blade flat on top of the board, I always start with the saw set at a few degrees on the edge of the board. I also have a Veritas dovetail saw I like as much as the Lie Nielson. I've been a pro woodworker for many years and have cut more dovetails than I can remember. I also use Lie Nielson hand planes. Their quality says it all. All of my LN saws and planes works as good as the day I bought them. Good review and I enjoyed watching you make your first dovetail saw. It's good to see someone your age into hand tools.
When cutting end grain, drop your hand so that the handle is slightly lower than the tip of the saw. Then when you reach your mark, level the saw out. You will find your cuts are much smoother that way.
Don't worry about the light colored handle. The cherry will darken over time. Want to hasten the process? Put it on a sunny window sill, turn it over weekly, and in a couple months the handle will be much darker.
For a couple of years all I had was a generic induction hardened saw I got from Lowes and the Lie-Nielsen dowvetail saw. I used the LN saw for all fine joinery cuts. It worked just fine.
Thanks for the unboxing video. That saw is something I have been thinking about getting. I have been using a Veritas dovetail saw for several years but I'm not completely happy with it. It works good but it was one of those "buy the best you can afford at the time" purchases.
Some poor guy will probably buy this saw, thinking, that it cuts along the line all by itself. :) I own Rob's dovetail saw, and I think, that it was a great idea to put different teeth onthe tip of the blade - it really does start easier. But for a guy with some knowlegde and skills LN would be perfect.
I have a Veritas Dovetail and cross cut and they start easy. I suppose the user is the ultimate effect on whether a saw works well or not. When I looked on CZcams for saws I always saw guys using Veritas and they struggled to cut so I initially steered away from them... then I tried them and now own them and they work so frigging good and cut so straight and easily. SO the user is usually the problem and Rob Cosman I suppose came up with a saw that allows a inexperienced user start it easier... They look like a great saw but I can buy two Veritas saws and a Veritas marking gauge for the same price.... they are good but damn they are expensive :)
No disrespect sir but how long ago did you take up joinery… I’m 57 uk and been a cabinet maker since I was an apprentice… do a video on an old spear and Jackson
Sounds like you have some great experience! I got this saw as a gift and decided to review it since so many people are interested in Lie Nielsen tools. I don’t have a Spear and Jackson saw, but if I were to get one, I’m sure I’ll enjoy it!
Awesome video man! I have been looking for my first dovetail saw for a bit and I think I have narrowed it down to either this one, the florip tool works, or the veritas. This video helped answer a few questions I had on the LN so thank you!
I purchased their bench saw.... seems a combination back saw and panel saw. It takes a bit of getting used to; however, I absolutely love the handle. Forgive the pun, but it fits my hand like a glove! I use a Veritas dovetail saw; can't wait to see your review of this one in use
I have this dovetail saw from Lie-Nielsen as well as the Lie-Nielsen carcass saw. Both of them are the tapered versions. Regarding the color of the handle, I have several of their older saws, both back saws and panel saws. I believe I saw somewhere that Lie-Nielsen is changing their handles from the honey colored maple handles to a clear finish on the hard maple handles. I have a couple saws with the new, lighter color. They are very nice. They probably will darken with age. In any event, Lie-Nielsen backsaws and panel saws cut very well. I also have several backsaws from Bad Axe Toolworks. Of course, those are really nice saws as well. One nice thing about the Bad Axe saws, is that they let you choose from several types of wood for the handles. Good luck. Thank you for the great videos.
@@richardmisdom1004 shouldn't even take a year for it to get darker. I built a cradle out of Cherry and it took maybe 4-5 months to totally change to a deep dark gorgeous color
Pour une qualité égale, il ne faut pas mettre plus de 70€ dans une scie à queue d'aronde. Là, 125$, c'est carrément exagéré ! c'est mon opinion ! Je fais très bien mes queues d'aronde avec des scies Japonaises qui valent 30% du prix de celle que vous présentez ! A un moment, il faut arrêter de faire dans l'hyper luxe qui ne sert strictement à rien sur le plan purement technique. J'aime les rabots Lie Nielsen, qu'ils en restent là !
Je ne sais pas le prix des scies ou vous habitez. Ici, en Etats-Unis, $125 c’est un prix raisonable. Il’y’a beucoup de scies que coutent 2 fois ce prix!! Merci pour votre opinion.
Sueli, eu detestava ter de trabalhar com material todo em inglês e tudo mais... Eu era desenvolvedor de software... Mas depois que eu fiz um bom curso de inglês? Todo um mundo novo se abriu pra mim! Enfim... Se você puder, faça um curso de inglês. Não importa sua idade (eu também não sou criança). Porque vale a pena! 🖖😊
I recently bought my 3rd Lie Nielson dovetail saw. i paid $175.00 for it, the first one was under a $100.00 and the second one was $125.00. One thing I don't do is try to make a start with the blade flat on top of the board, I always start with the saw set at a few degrees on the edge of the board. I also have a Veritas dovetail saw I like as much as the Lie Nielson. I've been a pro woodworker for many years and have cut more dovetails than I can remember. I also use Lie Nielson hand planes. Their quality says it all. All of my LN saws and planes works as good as the day I bought them. Good review and I enjoyed watching you make your first dovetail saw. It's good to see someone your age into hand tools.
When cutting end grain, drop your hand so that the handle is slightly lower than the tip of the saw. Then when you reach your mark, level the saw out. You will find your cuts are much smoother that way.
Don't worry about the light colored handle. The cherry will darken over time. Want to hasten the process? Put it on a sunny window sill, turn it over weekly, and in a couple months the handle will be much darker.
I purchased the same saw a few years ago, probably around when this video came out. I really like it. Hope all is well with you!
Enjoy! hope to see it making something soon
Yes!!
crazy they've increased $50 in 3 years.
I love mine. Enjoy!
Thank you! And you too :)
Fantastic unboxing, Andrew! 😃
Really beautiful looking saw! Congrats!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thanks as always man! You too!
For a couple of years all I had was a generic induction hardened saw I got from Lowes and the Lie-Nielsen dowvetail saw. I used the LN saw for all fine joinery cuts. It worked just fine.
Great to hear! I’m excited to put it to regular use.
I have received mine yesterday
Nice! Congrats!
Don't worry about the color. It will darken over time and by use. My three LN saws did also. So just wait and use it.
Hadn’t thought about that! Thanks!
SWEET saw man! Looks great and absolutely zipped through the wood!
Thanks! Great video today by the way!
@@TheHandToolery thanks! :)
Thanks for the unboxing video. That saw is something I have been thinking about getting. I have been using a Veritas dovetail saw for several years but I'm not completely happy with it. It works good but it was one of those "buy the best you can afford at the time" purchases.
Thanks! I had the 20ppi Veritas and it worked fine, but same here. I sold it because wanted something different and definitely more traditional.
Some poor guy will probably buy this saw, thinking, that it cuts along the line all by itself. :) I own Rob's dovetail saw, and I think, that it was a great idea to put different teeth onthe tip of the blade - it really does start easier. But for a guy with some knowlegde and skills LN would be perfect.
I have a Veritas Dovetail and cross cut and they start easy. I suppose the user is the ultimate effect on whether a saw works well or not. When I looked on CZcams for saws I always saw guys using Veritas and they struggled to cut so I initially steered away from them... then I tried them and now own them and they work so frigging good and cut so straight and easily. SO the user is usually the problem and Rob Cosman I suppose came up with a saw that allows a inexperienced user start it easier... They look like a great saw but I can buy two Veritas saws and a Veritas marking gauge for the same price.... they are good but damn they are expensive :)
No disrespect sir but how long ago did you take up joinery… I’m 57 uk and been a cabinet maker since I was an apprentice… do a video on an old spear and Jackson
Sounds like you have some great experience! I got this saw as a gift and decided to review it since so many people are interested in Lie Nielsen tools. I don’t have a Spear and Jackson saw, but if I were to get one, I’m sure I’ll enjoy it!
Hello Andrew, Hope it's everything right, cheers. Alfredo
Awesome video man! I have been looking for my first dovetail saw for a bit and I think I have narrowed it down to either this one, the florip tool works, or the veritas. This video helped answer a few questions I had on the LN so thank you!
Yeah man! Thanks! I was really considering the florip too. I had a 20ppi veritas, but i sold it because I am in love with the classic look haha!
thanks
Thank you!
I purchased their bench saw.... seems a combination back saw and panel saw. It takes a bit of getting used to; however, I absolutely love the handle. Forgive the pun, but it fits my hand like a glove!
I use a Veritas dovetail saw; can't wait to see your review of this one in use
Ha! That’s the way it should be! Man... I really want a tenon saw or a carcass saw now. But I’m gonna hold off. I can’t wait to use this one though.
I have this dovetail saw from Lie-Nielsen as well as the Lie-Nielsen carcass saw. Both of them are the tapered versions.
Regarding the color of the handle, I have several of their older saws, both back saws and panel saws. I believe I saw somewhere that Lie-Nielsen is changing their handles from the honey colored maple handles to a clear finish on the hard maple handles. I have a couple saws with the new, lighter color. They are very nice. They probably will darken with age. In any event, Lie-Nielsen backsaws and panel saws cut very well. I also have several backsaws from Bad Axe Toolworks. Of course, those are really nice saws as well. One nice thing about the Bad Axe saws, is that they let you choose from several types of wood for the handles. Good luck. Thank you for the great videos.
The cherry handles will definitely deepen with oxidation and light. Mine are all far darker now after many years.
@@richardmisdom1004 shouldn't even take a year for it to get darker. I built a cradle out of Cherry and it took maybe 4-5 months to totally change to a deep dark gorgeous color
Definitely milled brass. I know for a fact.
How are you finding the dovetail saw after having it for a while Andrew ?
Cheers
William
It’s still lovely! But I haven’t had much chance to use it that often.
When’s the next video ?
Pour une qualité égale, il ne faut pas mettre plus de 70€ dans une scie à queue d'aronde. Là, 125$, c'est carrément exagéré ! c'est mon opinion ! Je fais très bien mes queues d'aronde avec des scies Japonaises qui valent 30% du prix de celle que vous présentez ! A un moment, il faut arrêter de faire dans l'hyper luxe qui ne sert strictement à rien sur le plan purement technique. J'aime les rabots Lie Nielsen, qu'ils en restent là !
Je ne sais pas le prix des scies ou vous habitez. Ici, en Etats-Unis, $125 c’est un prix raisonable. Il’y’a beucoup de scies que coutent 2 fois ce prix!! Merci pour votre opinion.
Nice saw, your bench looks like it has never been used, how do you keep it so pristine?
I resurfaced it recently :)
They're up to $150 now. There's one on the bay for $800. SMH
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Comprei essa ferramenta e tava dando as minhas primeiras impressões.
Sueli, eu detestava ter de trabalhar com material todo em inglês e tudo mais... Eu era desenvolvedor de software... Mas depois que eu fiz um bom curso de inglês? Todo um mundo novo se abriu pra mim!
Enfim... Se você puder, faça um curso de inglês. Não importa sua idade (eu também não sou criança). Porque vale a pena! 🖖😊