Dovetail Saw TPI 14 vs 20

[HomerLee]

I have a Veritas 14 TPI dovetail saw. What would be the benefit of the 20 TPI version? I'm thinking ahead on my list; the local Woodcraft is having a sale next weekend with 10% off power tools, 15 % off store-wide, with an extra 5% of before 10AM. Thanks

[HomerLee]

Found this after posting:

http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolReviews...ilSaw.html

[Sierramtns]

I have both the 14 and the 20 TPI Veritas dovetail saws. I use the 20 TPI when cutting dovetails in thin drawer sides (3/8" or so). I use the 14 TPI for thicker wood. However I can't say that I see much, if any, difference between using the one or the other.

[RonB1957]

A few other factors are involved, but in a nut shell the larger teeth will want to take a bigger bite causing more chatter in the thinner woods. Obviously this makes it more difficult to get a smooth cut. Like trying to use a chain saw to cut thin branches. Over simplified, but you get the idea.

[rwe2156]

For me, thickness doesn't matter its 14 in hardwoods, 20 in soft.

Thin boards you just clamp closer to top & no chatter.

[Axehandle]

My dovetail saw is a Zona razor saw @24tpi. It does the job great on drawers and smaller boxes. I would want something bigger to do a blanket chest.

Ducking...that is why I have a router and DT jig....