Q: What is a gent's saw used for?
Gent's saws were originally developed for "gentleman's" tool kits, intended for those who wanted good-quality tools for occasional work without full-size equipment, and remain useful for fine joinery today.
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Gent's tools were originally developed for “gentleman's” tool kits, intended for those who wanted good-quality tools for occasional work, but didn't need full-size equipment.
Our gent's saws have a 7 7/8" long high-carbon steel blade that is just 0.015" thick with 0.003" of teeth set per side. The 20 tpi rip saw has teeth with a 14° rake angle and a 60° included angle. The teeth on the 22 tpi crosscut saw have a rake angle of 15°, an included angle of 60° and have been filed with alternating 15° bevel angles so that they sever rather than tear wood fibers.
Both saws have a cut depth of 1 5/8". For strength and rigidity, the glass and stainless steel-filled polymer spine is molded over the blade and handle stud. The 4 1/4" long hardwood handle is secured with a brass nut.
Made in Canada.
Gent's saws were originally developed for "gentleman's" tool kits, intended for those who wanted good-quality tools for occasional work without full-size equipment, and remain useful for fine joinery today.
The 20 tpi rip saw has a 14° rake angle for cutting with the grain, while the 22 tpi crosscut saw has a 15° rake angle with alternating bevel-filed teeth that sever wood fibers rather than tear them.
Both the rip and crosscut versions have a cut depth of 1 5/8", which is enough for most fine joinery and detail work.
| Materials | High-carbon steel blade; glass and stainless steel-filled polymer spine; hardwood handle |
| Color/Finish | Black |
| Dimensions | 7 7/8" blade length; 4 1/4" handle length |
| Includes | Gent's saw or pair of saws |
| Package Quantity | 1 item or 1 pair |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Gent's tools were originally developed for “gentleman's” tool kits, intended for those who wanted good-quality tools for occasional work, but didn't need full-size equipment.
Our gent's saws have a 7 7/8" long high-carbon steel blade that is just 0.015" thick with 0.003" of teeth set per side. The 20 tpi rip saw has teeth with a 14° rake angle and a 60° included angle. The teeth on the 22 tpi crosscut saw have a rake angle of 15°, an included angle of 60° and have been filed with alternating 15° bevel angles so that they sever rather than tear wood fibers.
Both saws have a cut depth of 1 5/8". For strength and rigidity, the glass and stainless steel-filled polymer spine is molded over the blade and handle stud. The 4 1/4" long hardwood handle is secured with a brass nut.
Made in Canada.
