Imran,
For flush cutting a dowel, buy a flexible flush cut saw. Many available for about $25. Place an old plastic hotel keycard under the saw to avoid scratching the project, then use a sharp block plane to finish the cut.
For dovetails, buy a pull saw with a rigid back (Dozuki). Many good ones available for mid $50, and blades are replaceable. Marc Adams teaches dovetails with this type of saw.?
I own the Lee Valley products, have used them in several classes, and many projects at home. Very satisfactory.
There are also excellent tools for teaching small children to saw.
Steve
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I am looking into buying Japanese pull saws. Saw this set at Lee Valley
Woodcraft and Rockler also sell them and many more options online. I do not expect to make large or wide cuts as those are more likely to get done on a machine. So a good example would be tenons where both xcut and rip cuts are needed. Be good if I can also use one for flush cutting a dowell. If I can do dovetails with one that is a plus but right now not looking for one specific for dovetails.
I am also looking for an economical choice. Hopefully your experience can narrow down the unlimited options I am seeing.
Thanks,
Imran?
