Custom Saws Custom Saws

Custom Saws

Make your dream saw look exactly how you want

Hand and Panel Saws Hand and Panel Saws

Hand and Panel Saws

Taper Ground to Perfection

Finished Frame Saws & Kerfing Planes Finished Frame Saws & Kerfing Planes

Finished Frame Saws & Kerfing Planes

Ready for the toughest resawing jobs

Custom Saws

Custom Saws

Click here to order your next custom
saw.

When you choose a custom saw from Bad Axe Tool Works, you're not just getting a tool - you're getting a unique work of traditional craftsmanship.

Our saws can be customized to meet your specific needs and preferences, and with a range of handle materials and finishes to choose from, you can create a saw that's both functional and visually stunning.
Ready to Ship

Ready to Ship

Our Premiums and Blemishes are ready to ship!

Bad Axe is proud to offer our line of ready to shop premiums and blemishes! Our Premiums are the same quality as our custom saws but are ready to leave the shop the moment you add to cart.

Blemished saws will have their "birthmark" photographed and listed in the description. All blemishes are purely cosmetic and guaranteed to cut as great as a custom saw.

DIY Kits

DIY Kits

Check out our DIY kits and downloadables here.

Unleash your creativity with the Bad Axe Tool Works DIY Kits! Our kits are designed to empower woodworking enthusiasts of all skill levels to embark on exciting do-it-yourself projects.

Whether you're a seasoned craftsman or a beginner looking to dive into the world of woodworking, these kits have what you need to bring your ideas to life.
Tools and Accessories

Tools and Accessories

Bench Hooks, Files, Handles Toothguards and more

Bad Axe Tool Works' accessories page is the ultimate destination for woodworking enthusiasts looking for top-quality accessories to enhance their craft.

Our collection includes German saw files, Lutz handles, bench hook sets, and our original Bad Axe Maintenance System each designed to help you work with precision and ease.
Tool Care

Tool Care

Keep your tools pristine with our favorite products.

Looking to extend the life of your tools and keep them in top condition? Look no further than Bad Axe Tool Works! Our selection of tool care supplies are carefully selected to help you maintain your handcrafted woodworking

Plus, with our fast shipping and easy ordering process, you can the supplies you need in record time.
Apparel & Home Goods

Apparel & Home Goods

Grab a shirt, giftcard, mug and more
here!

Looking for a new book or projects? Maybe you need a new mug or a pack of stickers. Bad Axe Has you covered for this and more! Plus, our collection of branded apparel lets you show off your Bad Axe pride while you work.

With fast shipping and easy ordering, it's never been easier to elevate your woodworking game.

Bad Axe Tips & Care

Learn more about tool maintenance and care

Maintain your Saw
Maintain your Saw

Mark Harrell

You just bought a really nice saw for somewhere north of $300 USD, and you may be wondering whether to hang it up over the fireplace for public view, or to actually use it. Over time, you're going to fingerprint it, dull the teeth, and maybe even put a kink in the toothline.

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Retensioning a Traditional Folded Backsaw
Retensioning a Traditional Folded Backsaw

Mark Harrell

Have you ever picked up a great-looking Disston No. 4 on eBay, only to discover upon taking delivery that the plate was bowed, or presented an S-curve along the toothline? Or perhaps the plate was jammed all the way up into the toe end of the sawback?

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Unlocking a Frozen Saw Nut
Unlocking a Frozen Saw Nut

Mark Harrell

The first step in restoring a vintage saw is to remove the handle. All too often, the sawnut/bolt assembly has become frozen over time, and it's always far easier to clean the sawplate without the handle, or if you have some horn repair ahead of you. But how do we deal with that danged frozen sawnut/bolt assembly that just won't unstick?

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