Saws

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wallboard

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sometimes called a drywall saw; used to cut holes in dry wall and plasterboard

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crosscut saw

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cuts across the grain of wood. normal blade is 26" long and has 10-12 teeth per inch.

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ripsaw

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cuts with the grain of wood. normal blade is 26" long and has 4-7 teeth per inch.

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back saw

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a fine- tooth crosscut saw with a heavy metal band across the back to strengthen the thin blade. it is used to make fine cuts for joinery and is often used in a miter box.

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dovetail saw

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a small back saw that is used for making fine joints. it has 16-20 teeth per inch.

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coping saw

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has a U- shaped frame; used to cut curves, scroll work, and molding as finishing trim.

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keyhole saw

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sometimes called a compass saw. it is used to cut curves and holes in plywood and wallboard.

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jigsaw

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makes straight and curved cuts.

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band saw

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cuts curves and re saws stock to thinner sizes. the size of the band saw is determined by the throat ( distance from blade to vertical support).

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hack saw

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cuts metal

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reciprocating saw

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mainly rough cuts; ideal for making holes in existing walls when remodeling.

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reciprocating saw blades

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range in length from 2 1/2" to 12". some will cut very thick; others will cut metal. use the shortest blade possible for the job.

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miter box

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used with a back saw to make cuts at precise angles.

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table saw

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the most commonly used saw. its size is determined by the diameter of the largest blade it can use. the 10" saw is the most common. the bench-top model ( shown) is the portable and useful for certain "on-the - job" applications, but a lager floor model usually makes smoother, more accurate cuts.

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push stick

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used to push wood through the saw while keeping fingers away from the blade.

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feather board

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holds the work piece against the fence while you make rip cuts.

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circular saw

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a portable saw that cuts wood and sometimes other other materials. its size is determined by the largest blade it can accept.

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cordless circular saw

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a circular saw that runs on battery power. it can make the same cuts as the bigger, more powerful corded models.

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sliding compound miter saw

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makes compound miter cuts at angles up to 45 degrees either side of center. some models cut stock as thick as 4 1/2" and as wide as 12".

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power miter saw

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makes straight and angle cuts. on some models, the blade can be tilted for compound miters.

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radial- arm saw

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good for crosscutting long boards. the blade can be angled, tilted, and roasted to make different cuts. it is also used for ripping and making dadoes.

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scroll saw

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the best tool for intricate and accurate irregular curves. the blade can be inserted inside a hole for interior cuts.

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saw blades

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crosscut, rip, and plywood.