What saw is right for cutting dowels?

What type of saw is for cutting dowels? Or is there a specific dowel cutting tool?

Asked by Patrick on 19th May 2023
Expert Trade Answers
"Fine toothed saw would do it one with a lot of teeth"
Answered on 19th May 2023 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"A flush cut saw is generally used to cut off exposed dowels, This saw has a flexible blade and teeth that only cut on the pull stroke."
Answered on 25th May 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 - report
"Fine cutting saw like a panel saw I some times cut slightly high then sand depending on the job"
Answered on 19th May 2023 - Member since May 2020 - report
"You can cut wooden dowels using a hacksaw or very fine wood saw."
Answered on 16th Jun 2023 - Member since Dec 2021 - report
"As others have said a fine tooth saw. Make sure the dowel is secure prior to cutting to avoid saw jumping and cutting yourself .
Thank you"
Answered on 19th May 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"A tennon saw or panel saw will be suitable to cut through dowels"
Answered on 19th May 2023 - Member since Apr 2023 - report
"A tennon saw or panel saw will be suitable to cut through dowels or alternatively a fine toothed saw will give you a nice clean cut."
Answered on 23rd May 2023 - Member since May 2023 - report
"To cut the cables, you can use the flex or multitools,"
Answered on 18th Jun 2023 - Member since Mar 2021 - report
"The japanese pull saws are the best. you can buy the Ryoba saw that will do the job."
Answered on 8th Jun 2023 - Member since May 2018 - report
"i would recommend a hand saw or a coping saw for cutting dowels, definitely would not use a battery powered saw for this"
Answered on 17th Jun 2023 - Member since Jun 2023 - report
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