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!






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http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee...0012/202523986

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...p6uaui8r_b_p10

http://www.japanwoodworker.com/categ...hand-saws.aspx

[Herb Holmes]

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

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[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/pag...86&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.