Hand Saws

Saws are used for the cutting of wood, metal, plastics, or just about any material you might encounter. They rely on sharp blades to slice through substances of varying composition and thickness. You can saw it yourself or rely on electric power to help do the job; whatever your preference, there's a saw for the job.

The previews that follow will introduce you to the different types of saws available for your home repair project. Read about the purpose of each, and pick the one that will work best for you.

Why use a handsaw? Well, you've made your measurement. You've chosen your material. It's time to cut. What you need now is a saw, and if you want to your whole body into it, then a handsaw is the way to go.

The previews at the bottom of this page describe the many different kinds of handsaws. You'll learn how to use each handsaw properly, and why a particular handsaw is right for the job.


We can provide kind of hand saws to six type that show detail below.

Crosscut Saw
Cut across the grain of wood with this common handsaw.

Ripsaw
It looks like a crosscut saw, but this handsaw rips through the grain of wood like a chisel.

Backsaw
This saw has a stiff blade, making it ideal for angle cuts and trimming molding.

Keyhole Saw
With a removable blade, this saw is used for cutting openings that are too large for a drill.

Coping Saw
The thin blade of this saw allows the user to make contoured or smooth fine-line cuts.

Hacksaw
When you need to cut metal, plastic, or pipe, this saw fits the bill.


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