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pins ihey are easy to change and great for swinging in and out of pierced work. After changing blades, re-tension the saw by twisting the toggle.

1 use the 12" bowsaw instead of a coping saw. It cuts much faster. 1 use it to cut out my pinsandtailsclosetothe marking-gauge line when I am dovetailing and 1 clean up with a chisel.

Whatever saw you are getting, be patient and cut with a gentle push and long strokes. With a little practice, it becomes part of you and much easier to control than other saws, pw

Frank owns and operates a cabinet shop in Pluckemin, New lersey. Find mow about Frank and see photos of his work at irankklaus7.com.

Supplies

Highland Woodworking

800-241-6748 or highlandwoodworking.com

■ Classic 400 Frame Saw with Turbo Cut Blade, $124.99

■ Classic 700 Frame Saw, $159.99

Gramercy Tools

800-426-4613 or toolsforworkingwood.com

■ 12" Bowsaw

$GT-BOWSAW12, $139.95

Prices correct at time of publication.

It's hip. A bowsaw makes quick work of ripping stock for your project. As you finish the cut, catch it with your hip. After a couple swings, it's a natural motion.

To watch a video of Frank Klausz cutting a set of dovetails with a bowsaw in less than three minutes, go to:

popularwoodworking.com/nov07

A sum of all parts. A bowsaw is made with simple parts and basic joinery, but when assembled, you have a workhorse of a saw.

A great saw for detail work. A 12" bowsaw set up with a fine blade increases your control and produces a finer cut, such as when you are cutting dovetails.

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