Bad Axe Tool Works

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Customize your Saw

Precision Tools Tailored to your needs

Sharpening Services

Get your Bad Axe Saw tuned up for just $25!

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Bad Axe Finished Kerfing Plane Custom Wood Species Variations

Finished Frame Saws and Kerfing Planes

Ready for the Toughest Resawing Jobs

Saws - Custom Made

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.

Saws - Ready Made

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

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.

Tool Care & 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

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

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.

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Bad Axe Tips & Care

Learn more about saw care and tool maintenance from the experts.

Sharpen Your Own Backsaw

Jun 20, 2024

Cass Dahlen

Read up on Sharpening Your Own Backsaw in this incredible magazine article with photos and information in Nov/Dec 2015 of Fine Woodworking. Featuring saw sharpening expert, Mark Harrell.

How to Maintain Your Saw

Jun 22, 2023

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 thefireplace for public view, or to actually use it. If you use it, over time you'll fingerprint it, dull the teeth, and maybe even put a kink in the toothline.

Retensioning a Folded Backsaw

Apr 20, 2023