Q: What is a carcass saw used for?
It's typically used to cut joints in drawer runners, dividers and stretchers, and is well balanced and maneuverable for work scaled smaller than a tenon saw would handle.
Cutting the shoulder of a dado using a Veritas crosscut carcass saw
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These saws carry forward the same design principles we used to develop our innovative dovetail saws, adopting selected traits of traditional carcass saws and rendering them using innovative materials and modern manufacturing methods.
Typically used to cut joints in drawer runners, dividers, and stretchers (the framework or carcass of a piece), they are well balanced, maneuverable, and scaled for smaller work than a tenon saw.
Available in rip and crosscut versions. The 12 tpi rip saw has a 10° rake angle and an included angle of 60° for efficient cutting parallel to the grain. The 14 tpi crosscut saw has a rake angle of 15°, an included angle of 60°, and teeth filed with alternating 15° bevels so they sever wood fibers rather than tear them. The teeth on each have relatively minimal set, at only 0.003" per side.
Each saw has a molded spine that incorporates stainless-steel powder for weight, glass fiber for stiffness, and an advanced polymer binder. An over-molded blade and stainless-steel handle-mounting bolt create a solid blade/spine/mount assembly. A single brass fastener secures the hardwood handle. The open-grip handle, made larger than those of classic carcass saws, permits a comfortable, secure grip. The high-carbon steel blade, 11" long and 0.02" thick, has a cut depth of about 2 3/8". Each saw is 16 3/8" long overall and weighs just under a pound.
Offered individually or as a pair.
Patented. Made in Canada.
It's typically used to cut joints in drawer runners, dividers and stretchers, and is well balanced and maneuverable for work scaled smaller than a tenon saw would handle.
The 12 tpi rip saw has a 10° rake angle for efficient cuts parallel to the grain, while the 14 tpi crosscut saw has a 15° rake angle with alternating bevels that sever fibers cleanly across the grain.
The 11" long, 0.02" thick blade has a cut depth of about 2 3/8", enough for most drawer, divider and stretcher joinery without repositioning the saw.
| Materials | High-carbon steel blade; molded composite spine |
| Dimensions | 16 3/8" overall length; 11" blade length |
| Weight | Just under 1 lb |
| Includes | Carcass saw or pair of saws |
| Package Quantity | 1 item or 1 pair |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Certifications | Patented |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Veritas Carcass Saws
These saws carry forward the same design principles we used to develop our innovative dovetail saws, adopting selected traits of traditional carcass saws and rendering them using innovative materials and modern manufacturing methods.
Typically used to cut joints in drawer runners, dividers, and stretchers (the framework or carcass of a piece), they are well balanced, maneuverable, and scaled for smaller work than a tenon saw.
Available in rip and crosscut versions. The 12 tpi rip saw has a 10° rake angle and an included angle of 60° for efficient cutting parallel to the grain. The 14 tpi crosscut saw has a rake angle of 15°, an included angle of 60°, and teeth filed with alternating 15° bevels so they sever wood fibers rather than tear them. The teeth on each have relatively minimal set, at only 0.003" per side.
Each saw has a molded spine that incorporates stainless-steel powder for weight, glass fiber for stiffness, and an advanced polymer binder. An over-molded blade and stainless-steel handle-mounting bolt create a solid blade/spine/mount assembly. A single brass fastener secures the hardwood handle. The open-grip handle, made larger than those of classic carcass saws, permits a comfortable, secure grip. The high-carbon steel blade, 11" long and 0.02" thick, has a cut depth of about 2 3/8". Each saw is 16 3/8" long overall and weighs just under a pound.
Offered individually or as a pair.
Patented. Made in Canada.
