Just realized that $40 Japanese pull saw I bought on a whim cuts cleaner than my old circular saw for trim work.

I was convinced it was just a gimmick until I used it on a tricky crown molding job in a San Francisco Victorian last month and got perfect joints on the first try, so has anyone else found a simple hand tool that actually beats a power tool for certain jobs?

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markhall1d ago

Tell me about it. I spent years fighting with a jigsaw on plywood until I grabbed a basic hand saw from a garage sale. Thing cuts a straighter line than I ever got with that buzzing monster, and I don't have to hunt for an outlet or wear ear protection. Sometimes the old way is just quieter, cheaper, and honestly less frustrating.

perez.patricia1d ago

Totally agree with @markhall about the noise. My old cordless drill was a nightmare for small screws until I switched to a hand driver. The control is just better for delicate work, and my wrist thanks me.