Irwin IRW2011201 Hand Saw 15"

The Irwin IRW2011201 is a PROTOUCH coarse cut carpenter's saw, 9 PT, M2, 15 inch.

The 9 PT designation is points per inch and it is the specification that defines this saw. Points per inch governs the trade every hand saw makes: fewer, larger teeth cut faster and rougher; more, smaller teeth cut slower and cleaner. At 9 points this is a coarse cut saw — built for speed through framing lumber, dimensional timber, and rough work rather than for a finished edge.

Using it on trim would produce tearout. Using a fine-toothed saw to cut studs would be slow and tiring. The tooth count is the tool's job description.

The 15 inch blade is a compact length. A longer saw takes longer strokes and cuts faster in the hands of someone with room to swing; a 15 inch saw is the one that fits in a bag, works in a confined space, and gets carried up a ladder.

M2 is a hardened tooth specification, meaning the teeth are induction hardened for edge retention. Worth knowing: hardened teeth cannot be resharpened. This is a saw that is used until it dulls and then replaced, not maintained.

Applications include framing, rough carpentry, timber, general construction, and site work.

Brand

Irwin

SKU

IRW2011201

Category

Hand Tools

Weight

0.75 lbs

Dimensions

10.00 x 4.00 x 1.50

Price

$35.00

Availability

In stock

Rating

3.75 / 5.0