1. Handsaws Types & Uses

2. Crosscut vs. Rip cut Two saws that look the same ….but are very different. Why

3. Rip Saw vs. Crosscut Saw The answer is in the teeth. Rip Saw Crosscut Saw

4. Rip Saw Coarse tooth saw used to make straight cuts in lumber with the grain of the wood. The teeth are in a straight line so the saw does not drift with the grain of the wood. Rip Cut With Wood Grain

5. Crosscut saws are designed for making straight cuts across the grain in wood. The teeth are sharpened at an angle and beveled to a point, allowing them to cut cleanly without splintering. Teeth are in a zig-zag pattern. Crosscut –Across the Wood Grain Crosscut Saw

6. Keyhole & Compass Saw Keyhole and compass saws are made to cut curved and straight sided holes. Blade comes to a sharp point. Since they have a narrow, unsupported blade, keyhole and compass saws have a tendency to bend when cutting.

7. Coping Saw Narrow steel blade mounted in a frame. Used to make intricate, curved cuts. The blade is usually positioned with the teeth pointing towards the handle and cuts on the pull stroke.

8. Hack Saw Tensioned frame that holds a fine toothed blade. Designed to cut hard materials like metal, plastic, tile, and glass. A close quarter or mini hacksaw is a smaller version with an open frame that is made for cutting in tight spaces.

9. Drywall Saw Coarse saws are used for cutting drywall or wallboard. Wide blade for straight cuts Narrow keyhole blades for making cutouts electrical outlets and switches. The sharp point of the cutout saw allows the blade to plunge directly through wallboard.