Bahco Professional Cut Timber Saw 24-inch
Score: 82/100
Spear & Jackson Predator Bow Saw
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Bahco PC-24-TIM is a professional-grade 24-inch timber handsaw designed for aggressive coarse cutting in thick, wet, or treated wood with a resharpenable blade. Its primary trade-off is the need for maintenance skills and the roughness of the cut, which precludes its use in finish work. It is best suited for professional carpenters and framers handling coarse cuts in thick timber.
The Spear & Jackson B9824BOWSAW is a 24-inch bow saw designed for rapid coarse cutting in hard, dry wood. It features a durable powder-coated tubular steel frame with adjustable tensioning and an ergonomic non-slip grip. While excellent for speed in rough timber tasks, it is not suitable for fine woodworking or green wood.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
23.62 inches | 24 inchesbest | |
4 TPIbest | 4 TPIbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.19 lbsbest | — |
29.13 inchesbest | 28.94 inches | |
0.93 mmbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Handle & Ergonomics(2) | ||
Handle Material | Rubber/Plastic | Plastic |
Handle Type | Ergonomic with Guides | Soft-feel Grip |
Dimensions & Weight(2) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 1.19 lbs | lbs |
Overall Length (inches) | 29.13 inches | 28.94 inches |
Performance & Usage(4) | ||
Intended Use | Timber/Framing | Rough Timber |
Saw Type | Handsaw | Bow Saw |
Cutting Action | Push/Pull | Bidirectional |
Suitable Materials | Timber | Wood |
Blade Specifications(3) | ||
Blade Length (inches) | 23.62 inches | 24 inches |
Blade Material | Fileable Steel | Carbon Steel |
Blade Thickness (mm) | 0.93 mm | mm |
Build & Durability(2) | ||
Blade Coating | Hardpoint | |
Replaceable Blade | false | true |
General(1) | ||
Warranty | Limited Lifetime | |
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Professional reviewers and editors position the Bahco PC-24-TIM as a high-performance tool for professional users handling coarse cuts in timber. They highlight its super-sharp GT-toothing and fileable blade as key advantages for reliability in varied timber conditions, including wet and tanalised wood.
Everyday users and consumers frequently praise the saw's ability to cut through pressure-treated lumber like butter, noting its speed and lack of binding. The ergonomic handle and built-in angle guides are common highlights for comfort and utility. However, recurring complaints focus on the need for sharpening skills, the roughness of the cut for finish work, and the weight making one-handed use difficult.
“Cuts through pressure-treated lumber like butter-fast and no binding”
“Handle is comfy for hours; love the angle guides”
“Resharpenable blade is a game-changer-still sharp after months”
Available sources provide no direct quotes from professional reviewers or editors. Manufacturer descriptions emphasize its rapid cutting action and suitability for hard, dry wood, positioning it as a robust tool for coarse tasks. A retailer overview highlights the durability of the Hardpoint blades, noting they last up to five times longer than untreated alternatives.
Limited consumer data is available, with one retailer showing a positive reception based on a small sample size. No specific praise or complaints are detailed, and no recurring themes emerge from the results due to the lack of aggregated user feedback.
