Shark Corp 10-2312 12-Inch Carpentry Saw
by Shark Corporation
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Shark Corp 10-2312 12-Inch Carpentry Saw
Customer Review: The BEST hand saw
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the BEST handsaw I have ever used. My brother has owned one for about five years, and put it through more abuse than I care to mention. Despite years of use, neglect, and among other things, cutting roots in soil, his saw still cuts almost as well as a new one. I finally got one for myself, and it is a joy to use. A handsaw that actually cuts effortlessly? Yes, this saw is it. It takes less than 20 seconds to cross cut a 2x4, and that's if you're trying to cut a straight line. A rough cut takes less time. Wet pressure treated lumber isn't a problem either. Takes a bit more time, but still a breeze. With so many power tools these days, corded and cordless, hand tools are often overlooked. However, the convenience of a hand tool can't be dismissed. Instead of having to drag out a bulky, heavy, noisy power saw, you can use this awesome saw and make a few quick cuts in the same time it would take to get ready to make the cuts with a power tool. The blade is thin, high carbon steel with hardended SHARP teeth. Easy to change too! The handle is comfortable in the hand. With a thin kerf and teeth this sharp, the pull stroke cutting action allows more precise control. Just an excellent tool. Make sure to keep the blade gaurd on the teeth when not in use to protect them, and yourself. Made in Japan.Customer Review: This will be my only handsaw
Summary: 5 Stars
In the construction of my house, I found a regular handsaw somewhat exhausting to use. A circular saw creates an incredible mess. To finish my basement, I bought this Sharksaw. What a find! Using this, instead of a circular saw, kept the sawdust from flying all over the basement and the rest of the house. The saw cuts wood incredibly fast on the pull stroke! No longer do I get worn out from using a handsaw to cut multiple boards.I cut through hundreds of boards(2x4, 2x6, 1x3, plywood, treated) with ease, leaving a near perfectly smooth cut edge every time. The saw is very easy to start and guide a square edge with. When ripping, it is more difficult to guide. But it does ripcut.
The blade is very narrow, so it cuts not much wider than a pencil line. The blade is very sharp. Treat it as you would your sharpest meat cutting knife. It comes with a plastic cover for the edge and a cardboard sheath. It has a hole in the blade to hang on a peghook.
This saw features compact size, ease of use, accuracy of cut, and easy clean up. This will be my only handsaw. I love it!
Customer Review: Perfect, fast cutting saw
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using a table saw in conjunction with a hand-held jigsaw for a while now, but a recent accident left me a little frightened of my power tools, so I decided to try out a hand saw for all my woodworking projects.
This saw is just amazing!
It almost feels like I can cut as quickly using this as I can with my jigsaw.
Rip cuts are a little harder, but all cuts are really easy with the tooth design of the Shark.
Two things to keep in mind: your arms are going to be sore after using a hand saw until you get used to it if you're used to power tools, and its really easy to slip - especially when doing rip cuts - and nick yourself, so be careful until you have the cut started enough.
So far, I've used the Shark to make 2 drawer units, a desk, and a book shelf and it still works perfectly.
Customer Review: Excellent all purpose saw
Summary: 5 Stars
I was very skeptical about this saw, so much so, that I thought about not purchasing it. After using it, I wish I had purchased it long ago. This saw is one of the easiest to use, with an aggressive "bite" and comfortable handle. It is the first saw I turn to for general carpentry use, and is my favorite in my tool shack (garage). For those of you who do not use saws a lot, this is an excellent beginner saw as well as an excellent saw for pros.With most saws, if you mess up the teeth on the blade, you would have to throw the saw away. I messed up the teeth on my blade by loaning the saw to my son (who promptly left the saw out in the rain, and having tried to saw through a nail), but was able to use it for another 6 months before I had to buy a replacement blade (#01-2312).
This saw is an excellent addition to any toolbox/shop.
Customer Review: An Excellent All-purpose Saw
Summary: 5 Stars
This was a valuable discovery! Just the "pull stroke" alone is better than the old "push pull." I wanted a saw to use mainly with my artwork and was going for the fine cut model 10-2440 but, after reading all the reviews, decided on this more "all-purpose" carpenter's saw. Great decision. This saw has cut everything I've tried with little effort, including a 4" x 4" redwood post...and very small, -1" pieces. Though the saw appears fragile, it's not. I like the fact that even as flexible as the blade is, it cuts a straight line through thick material as though guided by an extra hand. Be forewarned, the fine teeth can grab you if you aren't careful. As Bealing says, this will be my only saw--although I'm sure I'll get other Shark blades just for the fun of it!