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Bad axe tool works 17 inch joiners saw bench top saw
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Bad axe tool works 17 inch joiners bench saw with a walnut handle
Bad axe tool works 17 inch joiners bench saw with walnut and cherry handles
Bad axe tool works 17 inch joiners bench saw with white oak maple walnut and cherry handles
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17" Joiners Bench Saw

$295.00

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Description Parts Info

Current lead time: 3-8 weeks depending on customizations. Call or email info@badaxetoolworks.com for more accurate lead times.

Specs:

  • 11 ppi (Pitch per Inch
  • Recommended Filing: Hybrid
  • Plate Thickness: .04"
  • Kerf of .05"
  • Made from Blue-Tempered 1095 Spring Steel RC 49/52
  • Great for cutting down stock

Introducing the Resurrected Joiners Saw by Bad Axe – a tribute to the craftsmanship of the 1910 era of saw making, patterned after the iconic Simonds No. 14 Joiners Saw.

Compact yet mighty, the Joiners Saw is your perfect companion for on-the-go woodworking. With a 17" toothline, this backless saw is designed for toolbox storage during travels to job sites or weekends at your lake cabin.

Versatility is key with the Joiners Saw. Its compact size makes it ideal for a variety of tasks, from crosscuts to rips, and from deepening tenon checks to notching out plywood for storage shelves. Its utility is immediate and comprehensive, making it an indispensable tool for any woodworker's arsenal.

Historically known as a benchtop or HandySaw, Joiners Saws were once popular among carpenters, stair-builders, cabinet makers, and artisans alike. Now, Bad Axe brings this classic tool back to life, offering you the same quality and functionality that craftsmen of yesteryear relied on.

The Joiners Saw will quickly become an essential part of your toolkit. Experience the convenience of the Resurrected Joiners Saw on your benchtop today.

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Plate & Filing Types -

Our joiner’s saw plates use the same blue-tempered 1095 spring steel as our panel saws, hardened to RC 49–52, but are tuned for finer, more controlled work. This steel takes a crisp tooth line and holds it, making it ideal for accurate joinery cuts. It offers just enough flexibility to stay responsive in the cut while maintaining the stiffness needed for precision.

Rip Filing
Rip filing is designed for cutting with the grain. The teeth act like a series of small chisels, efficiently removing material as the saw moves forward. This makes rip filing the fastest and most effective choice for breaking down stock along the grain, leaving a slightly rougher surface that can be cleaned up afterward.

Crosscut Filing
Crosscut filing is optimized for cutting across the grain. The teeth are shaped to slice wood fibers cleanly, much like a knife, resulting in a smoother cut with minimal tearout. It’s the preferred choice for joinery and finish cuts where surface quality matters most.

Hybrid Filing
Hybrid filing is a balanced tooth pattern that performs well in both directions. It won’t match the speed of a dedicated rip saw or the finish of a true crosscut, but it handles both tasks effectively. For those who want one saw that can move between ripping and crosscutting without switching tools, hybrid filing offers a versatile, practical solution.

Handle -

Every Bad Axe handle starts with full-heart, quartersawn hardwood—Cherry, White Oak, Hard Maple, or Walnut.

We use quartersawn stock for a reason. It’s the most stable cut you can get, which means less seasonal movement and a handle that stays true to the plate over time. It costs more, but it holds up better—and that matters in a tool you’re going to use for years.

Each handle is hand-finished with Watco Danish oil—natural on Cherry, Oak, and Maple, and black walnut on our Walnut handles—then polished with Tripoli and buffed out with carnauba wax for a smooth, durable feel in hand.

All of our lumber comes from a long-standing, family-owned supplier that practices responsible harvesting. We’ve worked with them from the beginning, keeping our materials close to home and building our saws with North American hardwoods we trust.

Fasteners -

We offer four fastener options: solid brass (standard), or steel fasteners finished in black oxide, electroless nickel, or niter blue.

Each option brings its own look to the saw. Brass is the traditional choice and develops a natural patina over time. Our steel fasteners offer a more modern feel, with black oxide giving a low-profile matte finish, electroless nickel adding a clean, bright look with strong corrosion resistance, and niter blue bringing a deep, heat-treated color that stands out on the handle.

All of our current saws use a slotted nut design rather than traditional split nuts. This makes them easy to adjust or service using common tools you already have in the shop—no specialty screwdrivers required.