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23 Cards in this Set
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wallboard saw
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sometimes called a drywall saw; used to cut holes in drywall 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 the wood. normal blade is 26'' long and has 4-7 teeth per inch
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backsaw
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a fine- tooth crosscut saw with a heavy metal band across the back to strengthen the tin 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 backsaw 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 resaws stock to thinner sizes. the size of a band saw is determined by the throat (distance from blade to vertical support)
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hacksaw
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cuts metal
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reciprocating saw
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mainly for 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 2 1/2'' to 12''. some will cut very thick wood; 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 backsaw to makes 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 the most common. the bench-top model is portable and useful certain " on-the-job" applications, but a larger floor model usually makes smoother, more accurate cut
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featherboard
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holds the workpiece against the fence while you make rip cuts
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pushstick
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used tp push wood through the saw while keeping fingers away from the blade
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circular saw
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a portable saw that cuts wood and sometimes other material. 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 wide as 12''
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power miter saw
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makes straight and angled 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 cross-cutting long boards. the blade can be angled, tilted, and rotated 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
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