Stanley 20-045 15-Inch Fat Max Hand Saw

• 15-inch hand saw with a 9 TPI blade
• SharpTooth technology cuts 50% faster than conventional saws
• Induction-hardened teeth stay sharp up to 5 times longer than standard teeth
• Thick, ergonomically designed grip resists slipping and adds comfort
• 15-inch blade, 8 TPI / 9 PPI ; limited lifetime warranty

The Stanley 15-inch Fat Max Hand Saw has a blade that's 15 percent thicker than conventional saw, for straighter cuts with less binding. Its SharpTooth Saw technology uses three cutting surfaces to cut up to 50 percent faster than conventional Stanley hand saws, for real performance no matter what material you're working. With induction-hardened teeth that stay sharp up to five times longer than standard teeth, this saw is designed to offer years of reliable service.

The 20-045 is designed to lend comfort and convenience to every task. The back of this saw can be used to mark 45 degree and 90 degree angles for faster measuring, and the thick, ergonomically designed grip resists slipping for better control and precision. This saw has a handle that's thick and easy to hold, plus a blade that's 15 inches long and 9 TPI. It's ideal for cutting all kinds of wood and plastic.

About Stanley FatMax Saws
The FatMax family of products has established itself as one of Stanley's most extensive and innovative product families in the company's 161-year history. The FatMax line of hand tools features core tools essential for the pro or expert enthusiast who desire high quality, durable tools. The FatMax Saw features blades that are 15-percent thicker than conventional saws for straighter cuts with less binding. Stanley's unique SharpTooth Saw Technology uses three cutting surfaces to cut 50 percent faster than conventional hand saws, while induction-hardened teeth stay sharp up to five times longer than standard teeth. The back of the saw can be used to mark the 45 and 90-degree angles. And thick, ergonomically designed grips resist slipping and adds comfort during strenuous jobs. 

                                   

By M. Dog

I live in South Florida and have lived and worked through three major hurricanes. In the aftermath, there is always a ton of ground clearing to do - downed trees and blown down fences have to be cut up and moved to the curb for pickup. Last Hurricane, no power for 13 days. I had one chain saw and the Fat Max. My neighbor took the Chain, and I took the Fat Max Saw. He did the large stuff, and I did limbs and trunks about as big around as your leg. He kept looking over at me like I was superman. He had never used the Fat Max, which just plows through wood like butter. No Kidding. Get this, on a single stroke, forward or backward, you can watch the saw sinking through the wood as the sawdust flies. It is amazing. After things returned to normal, I bought my neighbor a Fat Max. You. Wll. Be. Amazed. --Mykal Banta

By ROBERT ATHANASIDY

The Fat Max Hand Saw made quick work of everything I've thrown at it, even 6x6 landscape timbers. Aggressive cutting and a sturdy blade provide for easily guided straight cuts through hard woods and PVC as well. Highly recommended.

By Matthew J. Davis

This saw was worth every penny. Sometimes you don't want to use the tabel saw, miter saw, or the circular saw to make one cut. That's when this saw comes in handy. This saw makes straight cuts in no time. And with no warping or bending. Best part is knowing that I will never have to buy another one of these. I can tell that this will last me a lifetime with it's quality construction.

By EMTP EJ

I got this because I wanted a little saw to use for things that I could not use a power saw on. It rips right through composite railings, 2x4s and tree limbs. It cuts on push and pull and fast! A good choice for any homeowner.

By Christopher Wank

It doesn't matter if you're a professional framer or contractor, this saw handles about 90% of your usual cutting chores. It has a short length so lugging it around isn't much of a problem, and your rip strokes do an incredible amount of work for you considering the size and cost. In fact, it'll perform as well as saws costing much more. The steel quality is very good, such that you can forget to touch it up with a file for a year and still get your work done. Finally, it has a carpenter square handle so when you need a right angle quick, just pull the pencil off your ear and mark it. I can't say enough good things about such a useful tool for everyone's basic home tool set; just buy it already.

-Fred

By reddogs

I needed to cut the height of the 4 x 4 that my mailbox sat on down to 2' for one of those mailboxes that slide down your post so a power saw was obviously not an option. Based on the reviews I thought I'd give this saw a try and my 63 year-old female arm was able to cut through that (really hard) 4 x 4 with a lot less effort than I was expecting. If I never use it again it was well worth the price but I may just give it a try on a dead black willow in the corner of my backyard :-)

By Doffod

We had a loquat tree at the backyard, we have not trimmed it ever since we bought the house two years ago. One of the biggest branches snapped a few days ago because of all the weight of the fruits. After I cut some smaller branches off with a Fiskars Power-Lever 28-Inch Bypass Lopper #9132, the main part left was about 8 feet long, the thickest part is about 3" in diameter. That's why I decided to get this saw in order to cut it down into pieces to fit the dumpster. It worked very well, it was almost effortless, I reduced the whole piece into a dozen or so small pieces in less than 5 minutes. Great inexpensive tool!

By Deb

I ordered the saw on the 25th and it arrived on the 27th with super-saver shipping!
I bought this because I am a wimp around power tools and I hate asking my husband to whip out his saw every time I need a few pieces of lumber cut. I tried it out today and was pleasantly surprised; it is the perfect size and is easy to handle. The blade sliced right through the board, no bending or catching and the cut was smooth.
I am satisfied, might even grab a couple more to stash for Christmas gifts! :)

By M. H. Bower

I echo the other reviewers' comments: I'm thrilled with my Fat Max. It has made surprisingly short work of heavy tree limbs, landscaping timbers, and everything else I've thrown at it. The "blade armor" is far more durable than I expected, and the teeth seem to be retaining their sharpness very well. The bigger handle keeps my hand relatively comfortable during prolonged sawing sessions, and the thicker blade does seem to make a difference -- you can really put your weight behind this saw without distorting the blade. Money well spent.

By Badgers!

Unbelievable. I have been using substandard saws from Home depot for years. Blisters, erratic operation, and in general poor performance. I read the reviews on this beast and figured: "Meh, twelve bucks. I'll give it a chance." This all changed when it arrived. From the moment I opened the well packed box from Amazon, I knew something was different.
I unsheathed the noble blade from its protective cardboard cover, and immediately noticed the high quality craftsmanship involved in its birth. One could almost envision a sweaty blacksmith, laboring over the forge to craft a blade that would desiccate wood the way the warriors of old smote their enemies. The blade is twice as thick as any other saw I have purchased previously, and reinforced along the top edge. The finely crafted handle is lovingly wrapped in supple rubber, to prevent slippage and blisters. The ergonomics of the handle are flawless, allowing the hand to join seamlessly to the tool like two lovers embracing.
One I calmed myself, I put the metal to its task. I began cutting a tree to pieces so it would fit in my trash. OUTSTANDING. The wood gave beneath the mighty blade with little effort on my part, like a butter knife through...butter! It was like the saw read my mind and performed the work for me. Who was really in charge...me... or FAT MAX?!
Excellent , finely crafted piece of metal that deserves a place of honor in any mans tool collection. Five enthusiastic stars.