Which New Coping Saw?

[joiner_sim]

Hi everyone,

I don't really need a coping saw everyday. As the bandsaw is there and thats quicker and easier. But recently, at work the bandsaw has been out of order for a few hours, and I've had to struggle along with a cheap and nasty pound shop coping saw, I brought, just incase. Its rubbish! But... first time since I finished my apprentiship, I've ever had to use a coping saw. So as you can see, I don't need one thats going to be perfect or more to the point reallyexpensive. I just want a decent one that will last a few years with only occasional use.

I've seen this one from IRWIN for about £9.39 :
http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/jhtml/detail.jhtml?prodId=IrwinProd100273
Would this one be any good? What others would you recommend? I'm willing to spend about £20 (as im guessing I can get one that with do a basic but good job for this price)? If you recommended one on a budget costs more, still please post. Links would be helpful, thanks.

Simon.

 

[Smudger]

My latest is from Axminster

here

The blade, of course, is important. I often find myself using an Xacto piercing saw, though.

 

[neilyweely]

Personally I think you will find the best one you can get, pound for pound, is the eclipse. As a standard coping saw, not one of those long, mad new-fangled things!!

HTH

Neil

 

[Routermonster]

I have an Eclipse. It's excellent. IIRC I bought it a couple of years ago from B&Q.

HTH

Les

P.S. My 28-year old fretsaw is also an Eclipse.

 

[Smudger]

Sorry - my Xacto is an Eclipse...

I had trouble getting a new one, though.

 

[lurker]

Sim,

I offered you a decent one for free and you bluddy ignored me!!
I carried it around Stoneleigh show all fugging day!
Its still available if you want
:lol:

 

[wizer]

Irwin is not necessarily a sign of quality. I bought a hacksaw that disintegrated on 2nd use. Their XP clamps are the dogs whatsits tho.

 

[Racers]

Hi,

If you want a coping saw that works you need to make one of these

You can put loads of tension on the blade keeping it straight and making it more accurate.


Pete

 

[woodbloke]

JS - Eclipse is the one to go for...if you can still buy them though? - Rob

 

[lurker]

JS - Eclipse is the one to go for...if you can still buy them though? - Rob

Rob,

He doesn't need to BUY one, just collect the damn thing - or a Millers Falls if he wants it.

 

[bugbear]

Hi everyone,

I don't really need a coping saw everyday. As the bandsaw is there and thats quicker and easier. But recently, at work the bandsaw has been out of order for a few hours, and I've had to struggle along with a cheap and nasty pound shop coping saw, I brought, just incase. Its rubbish! But... first time since I finished my apprentiship, I've ever had to use a coping saw. So as you can see, I don't need one thats going to be perfect or more to the point reallyexpensive. I just want a decent one that will last a few years with only occasional use.

I've seen this one from IRWIN for about £9.39 :
http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/jhtml/detail.jhtml?prodId=IrwinProd100273
Would this one be any good? What others would you recommend? I'm willing to spend about £20 (as im guessing I can get one that with do a basic but good job for this price)? If you recommended one on a budget costs more, still please post. Links would be helpful, thanks.

Simon.

Eclipse. Very common at boot sales. Should cost a quid.

Old ones are slightly more rigid (so more blade tension) than the new ones.

BugBear

 

[joiner_sim]

Sim,

I offered you a decent one for free and you bluddy ignored me!!
I carried it around Stoneleigh show all fugging day!
Its still available if you want
:lol:

I am sorry, I did post up on the forum on the friday night I wasn't going to be able to make it. Family life dictated the weekend unfortunatley and I was sad I didn't get to go the show, I'd been bangin on about it all week!

What about these eclispe's then? Is this the one we're talking about:
http://www.spear-and-jackson.com/en/eclipse-coping-saw
How much would I expect to pay for one of these? And what about replacement blades, and how much shoud I expect to pay?

Thanks for all the replies. :wink:

 

[Smudger]

I had a lot of trouble actually buying an Eclipse, so I bought a Silverline (binjob) and then an Axminster (ok) - but then I found my Eclipse again, so all was happy.

I really don't think I would go to the trouble of making a coping saw...

 

[joiner_sim]

Okay, two of spear & jacksons dealers are close by to me. One is a 5minute walk and the other is a customer we supply loads of joinery to! So I might even try and get it as a freebie!

At the moment, for me, making tools isn't really an option. My tools need to be of reasonable quality (for my private shop, making furniture), but at the same time rough n ready for anything, for the day job!

 

[jhwbigley]

another vote for the eclipse! once saw a few in a bargin bin in B&Q at pound a go, but already having two at home :lol: i resisted. blades should be about 2.50 a pack of 10? expensive but only when you snap then :wink: