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How to use a handsaw
Most men love tools and learned how to use them from the previous generation but there are men who’s toolsmanship is not that good. That’s why we provide these informative articles on how to use these awesome tools that mark us as men. In this article we outline some of the basics to get you sawing like a carpenter.
Types of saws
There are different types of saws for different purposes so choose wisely before using the saw for less effort as well as good caring of the saw itself.
Crosscut Saw
If cutting against the grain of the wood, you would want a crosscut saw. The reason being that crosscut saws have teeth that angle back & have a beveled edge. This design acts like a knife edge that cleanly rips through the wood’s grain. This saw is designed to cut using both the push & pull stroke.
Rip Saw
When making a cut parallel through the grain of wood, this saw should be used. Unlike the crosscut saw, the rip saw has teeth that don’t angle backwards and are not bevelled, instead the teeth bend left and right in a fashioned pattern. The chisel design ensures the cut is clean as can be. The Rip Saw only cuts with the push stroke.
Different Saws for Different Purposes
Keyhole saw
Good for cutting small holes for pipes, electrical outlets or fixtures in walls & ceilings.
Coping Saw
This saw is good for making detailed patterns in wood. It’s design has a thin metal blade set in a C-Shaped frame that makes it easy to handle & cut in curves. If you want to make cuts in a piece of wood, drill a small hole first & insert the metal blade in, then start following the pattern you want to cut.
Backsaw
A backsaw takes the shape of a square-like object. It has a metal cover opposite to the cutting side which makes it more stable when cutting through wood. This in turn gives you a clean & precise cut.
How to Hand Saw like a Carpenter
Measure your cut – Measure twice & cut once. Remember to measure well before you make your cut.
Mark your cut – Mark your cut path with a pencil before starting to cut the wood. This will ensure you cut in precise fashion
Make the starting cut – Start moving your saw slowly to make a small cut in the wood. This will help to guide the saw for the rest of the cut.
Angle the saw correctly – For crosscut saws use a 45 degree angle while for Rip saws use a 60-degree angle.
Stroke – Don’t put too much effort into it, let the saw do its work. Work your way towards more speed, Not too much though.
Remember to always take care of your tools, store the saws in a place where no water or humidity reaches your tools & if possible cover the teeth of your saws with a plastic cover.
