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    Looking for a high-quality coping saw

    I'm in the market for a new coping saw to replace the worn-out weak-framed one that I have used for half my life. To my suprise, I've found very little online that resembles a quality product. Most of them are made by Irwin, Groz, Stanley and similar companies, and all of the saws fall at or below the $12 price point. I was thinking that Veritas, Wade Garrett or Lie-Neilsen would make something but I've found nothing online.

    Looking for something with a solid frame, well made, nice wood handle. You know...Something I'd be proud to own and use, like I am with my nice planes.

    Anyone know of anything or anyone that makes them?

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    quality coping saw

    I now how you feel. I looked for a long time until I found an old Miller Falls at a flea market. Solid, machined parts, fine wood handle ect... I now that doesn't help your search any...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aaron Wingert View Post
    I'm in the market for a new coping saw to replace the worn-out weak-framed one that I have used for half my life....I was thinking that Veritas, Wade Garrett or Lie-Neilsen would make something but I've found nothing online.
    The one Lee Valley sells works fine for me...I'm no saw expert, but it was far superior to the cheap weak-framed one I had before.

    http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...=1,42884,42902

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    I just made my own.

    Jr.
    Hand tools are very modern- they are all cordless
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    Harry, do you favor any brand/type blades in particular?
    RD

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    For many years I used a quick and dirty wooden coping saw I put together in the Musical Instrument Shop. I left it there. It was lighter weight than yours,Harry,but it worked fine,and got a lot of use,having no bandsaw.

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    Whatever the Hdwe store carries, small 1/2 horse town.

    LOL, preferably sharp ones.
    Jr.
    Hand tools are very modern- they are all cordless
    NORMAL is just a setting on the washing machine.
    Be who you are and say what you feel... because those that matter... don't mind...and those that mind...don't matter!
    By Hammer and Hand All Arts Do Stand

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    I cut the coping saw blades up to fit my Neander Bandsaw Too. FWIW



    It does a real good job on some of the wee dovetails I sometimes cut in 1/4 material.
    Jr.
    Hand tools are very modern- they are all cordless
    NORMAL is just a setting on the washing machine.
    Be who you are and say what you feel... because those that matter... don't mind...and those that mind...don't matter!
    By Hammer and Hand All Arts Do Stand

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    Aaron,
    I like this one:
    http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...r=coping%20saw
    It's the Olson saw that TFWW also sells. It's good quality and the blade is adjustable 360 degrees (I think, maybe only 180).
    It's inexpensive, but works really well. Pick up a pack of their blades while your at it.

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    Harry......... the bow saw is really nice -- i have to try to make one!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Friesen View Post
    The one Lee Valley sells works fine for me...I'm no saw expert, but it was far superior to the cheap weak-framed one I had before.

    http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...=1,42884,42902
    Thank you Chris, I looked all over their site and nothing came up before I came here to ask. I'll be ordering this tomorrow. German made...They usually make good stuff and I've been happy with my other Veritas tools.

    Thanks to everyone, I appreciate the links and seeing the true NEander coping saw and bandsaw is amazing.

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    The Olsen model sold by TFWW and Rockler. It looks to be less expensive at TFWW, and more blade options are available.

    http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/M...&Category_Code=

    or step up to their bowsaw:

    http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/M...&Category_Code=

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    The English brand Eclipse is a decent saw; I've had mine for decades, probably, so I'm not entirely sure it's still available.

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    Another vote for TFWW bowsaw

    Quote Originally Posted by Danny Thompson View Post
    The Olsen model sold by TFWW and Rockler. It looks to be less expensive at TFWW, and more blade options are available.

    http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/M...&Category_Code=

    or step up to their bowsaw:

    http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/M...&Category_Code=
    I know you're going to order a coping saw saw from LV, but I just thought I'd add this.

    I just finished building my second TFWW 12" bowsaw and think it's the neatest thing since sliced bread. You get 3 blades with the kit and the thinnest will let you cut seriously tight circles!
    Dominic Greco

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    Coping Saw

    This saw is made by one of our members. It looks very nice.

    http://www.chestertoolworks.com/bowsaws.htm

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