Lie-Nielsen Independence Dovetail Saw

The dovetail saw strikes an ideal balance between surface finish and speed of cut.  The saw is 14" in length, with an overall height of 4 1/4" and has 15 ppi (points per inch).  Usable blade dimensions are 9" long by 1 5/8" deep.  

Straight Handle Dovetail Saw

This light-duty backsaw with a lovely long, turned curly maple handle has a very fine kerf: the Swedish spring blade is 0.015", with a 0.003" set maximum on each side.  1/8" x 3/8" brass back.  Available in a 1 point rip for dovetailing, a 14 point crosscut, and a special 10 point rip (this style is harder to start, but very fast cutting).  1 3/4" depth of cut. 

Lie-Nielsen Carcass Saw

The Carcass Saw is used for precise cuts across the grain, cutting tenon shoulders, and defining the edges of a dado.  The Ideal complement to the Dovetail Saw.  14 ppi, filed crosscut, for cutting quickly, yet accurately and smoothly.  Overall length, including handle, is 16", with an overall height of 4 7/8" Usable blade dimensions are 11" long by 2 1/4" deep.   

Lie-Nielsen Tenon Saw

The Tenon Saw is a large backsaw used for making accurate deep cuts in furniture joinery. It should cut straight and fast, and the blade should not bind in the cut.  The Lie-Nielsen Tenon is based on Disston models.  Classic curly maple handles, stout 3/4" x 1/4" milled brass back, brass fittings, 0.032" thick Swedish steel blade. The set on the teeth is 0.004" per side.  They are solid, well balanced and smooth cutting. 

There are two sizes.  Most people will prefer the smaller 12" saw.  It has a 12" blade with 3" depth of cut and is 17 1/4" overall.  Available as a 10 point rip saw of 13 point crosscut.  The 14" one is substantially bigger tool, with 3 5/8" depth of cut and 19 1/4" overall.  Also available 10 point rip and 13 point crosscut.