Shark 10-2204 Dowel/Dovetail/Detail Saw
by Shark Corp
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Shark 10-2204 Dowel/Dovetail/Detail Saw
Customer Review: A 30-Minute Saw!
Summary: 3 Stars
NO... 30 minutes is not how long it takes to cut something. It's about how long the saw lasted before becoming dull. Admittedly, it did cut quite well for the first 10-12 cuts. But then, it seemed to lose its ability to cut pine.
I was cutting off door jambs to install engineered flooring when it began to lose its edge. The wood was painted with multiple coats of paint. But, one wouldn't think that PAINT would dull a saw! The only other material I was cutting was the engineered flooring, which was all wood 'cept for the finish on the top "pretty" layer. Did I hit something awful when cutting off the jambs? Don't think so... But can't say for absolute certainty. Because of this I WOULD have given a rating of 4 stars. After all, it DID work OK for the first 30 minutes.
The issue that was far more frustrating than the loss of sharpness, and the reason for the rating of only 3 stars, is the blade would frequently slip out of the handle. The handle has a PLASTIC thumbscrew to secure the blade in the handle. The blade has no mounting holes, just a slot that slides on either side of the PLASTIC screw that is supposed to hold the blade in the handle. No matter how I tried to tighten the thumbscrew, the blade would slip out after 10-15 pull strokes. Because the screw was PLASTIC, I was afraid to use a pliers to tighten it more. The next saw of this type I buy will definitely have a better method of securing the blade to the handle!!
We live and learn.
Customer Review: They're all 10 stars.
Summary: 5 Stars
Shark 10-2204 Dowel/Dovetail/Detail Saw - and anything else you want to cut. This is a comfortable saw for those little jobs.
These saws are: 1. sharp; 2. affordable; 3. easy to use (after a short learning curve).
These saws: 1. cut a thin kerf; 5. are very sharp; 6. allow you to do precision cutting.
And: they are very, very sharp (keep bandages with them - even though you've been warned - you'll have to find out for yourself).
I have moved ALL of my other hand saws to the back of the shop. These are a joy to use. I want to have each type (and have probably bought more than I have a need for). You will have to make a new miter box because these blades are too thin for any you have.
Some tips: 1. Don't pitch them in your toolbox or truck bed. These are precision tools and though they are quite strong, they are easily damaged. Use the blade guards that come with them. 2. Don't try to "muscle" them through a board. The old adage of "let the tool do the work" has never been truer. 3. Don't place the blade edge anywhere you don't want a mark left. I think I mentioned that they're very, very, very sharp.
(Since I don't know which review you might see first, I have left the same general review for each of these I own and added any specific thoughts for the individual saws.)
Customer Review: Intelligence over technology
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a big power tool buff, but I must admit, I feel an acquaintance with a time when life was simpler, and smarter, when I use this tool. It cuts so well that you don't mind putting out what little elbow grease that it requires. Since the cut is done on the pull, instead of the push, you are guaranteed a straight cut. At least as far as the blade is responsible for. With typical saws, using the push cut, caught in a mini bind, is enough for the saw to flex, and cause and uneven cut. Since metal will not stretch, by pulling it, it only has one option, and that is to stay on course. As others have commented, this tool gives you a very clean cut, without buggering the surrounding material. With the replaceable blade, you are guaranteed a long life tool. Additionally, as a manufacturer, Shark is very popular, so replacements are available widespread, as well as here at Amazon.
Very nice saw for dovetails, and cutting plugs, or anything else that you need an accurate cut on. The hardest cuts to make are the small ones, and they tend to show the quality of your work the most. Nothing looks worse than that small corner, that was cut incorrectly. Stands out like a sore thumb. Cutting a 2x6 evenly is easy, but cutting a 1" edge on a workpiece, takes a lot more. This is the tool to make you shine. Highly recommended.
Customer Review: Does what it does and does it well
Summary: 5 Stars
I picked up this saw at a local hadware store on a spur of the moment thing. A project was held up because I didn't have a flush trim saw. I was putting off getting one, but when I caught sight of this saw on the rack while browsing I decided to buy this Shark saw not knowing how well it would work. I have Japanese ryoba and dozuki saws and really like how they cut on the pull stroke. No binding! Well this Shark saw works great too. The teeth on this saw have no set so it allows you to use it on either side and with either hand. There are some flush trim saws that have teeth set to one side and the disadvantage is that you can only use it right-handed and only on one side. Also, some western style trim saws don't cut totally flush and you have to use a chisel plane or sand them flush. With the Shark you can trim dowels totally flush. The thing to remember when using Japanese saws is to let the saw do the work and that they cut on the PULL stroke. The other nice thing about this Shark saw is that the inexpensive blade is replaceable.Customer Review: Fine for doing cross-cuts, but not sure about dovetailing.
Summary: 3 Stars
The teeth on this product are for cross-cutting. For making dovetail cuts, you need to have teeth for ripping, since you're cutting parallel to the grain. And the teeth are not aggressive enough for letting the saw do the work. I am cutting on the pull stroke and letting the blade do the work, but it does take a very long time to produce a cut. However, the kerf is nice and thin.
For cutting dovetails, I recommend a pull-saw with a more aggressive blade and with rip-teeth... one of the double-edged pull-saw, one edge for ripping, and the other edge for cross-cutting. I bought a double edged Bear Saw from Lowes, and it's much more effective, and produces a straighter cut.
It's fine for smaller applications like cutting dowels, because the teeth are made for cross-cutting, and perhaps cutting small architectural models, but for dovetailing, you need a more aggressive pull-saw with rip-pattern teeth.