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Tip on modifying teeth on dovetail saw for more aggressive cut and on deepening the gullets for better sawdust clearance.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #35 Nov-Dec 1993 pg. 12

Jig for holding a dovetail or other backsaw when filing and resetting the teeth.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #73 Jun 1999 pg. 20

Hand saw basics. A guide to all-purpose, coping, back and keyhole saws. How to use and maintain them.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #330 Jul-Aug 1992 (v.42#7) pg. 16

Improved anvil method for setting the tiny teeth on a dovetail saw.
FINE WOODWORKING #108 Sep-Oct 1994 pg. 30
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #110 Jan-Feb 1995 pg. 10

Modify a dovetail saw to work on the pull stroke by reversing the spine and handle assembly.
FINE WOODWORKING #113 Jul-Aug 1995 pg. 20

Soup up a dovetail saw. Refile teeth and reduce set for better cuts.
FINE WOODWORKING #121 Nov-Dec 1996 pg. 92

The backsaw makes a comeback. Advice on selecting, using, and sharpening thin-bladed hand saws.
FINE WOODWORKING #129 Mar-Apr 1998 pg. 54

Backed saws. Selecting and using a back saw, dovetail saw, stairbuilders saw, etc.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #87 Nov 1995 (v.15#3) pg. 12

Depth gauge attaches to the blade of a back saw.
SHOPNOTES #26 Mar 1996 (v.5) pg. 28

Tip on using a guide block and backsaw to cut very small pieces of wood.
WOODWORK #10 Summer 1991 pg. 20

Tip on attaching user-made depth guides to backsaws or crosscut handsaws.
WOODWORK #10 Summer 1991 pg. 22

An explanation of the differences between American and Japanese dovetail and back saws.
WOODWORK #38 Apr 1996 pg. 29

Straightening handsaws or backsaws which are slightly bent.
WOODWORKER Jul 1992 (v.96#7) pg. 89
Added Info WOODWORKER Oct 1992 (v.96#10) pg. 12

Adjustable depth gauge for a tenon saw.
WOODWORKER Aug 1992 (v.96#8) pg. 52

The basics of using a tenon saw and dovetail saw with a bench hook.
WOODWORKER Nov 1995 (v.99#11) pg. 36

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