Hand Saws
Cross Cut Hand Saw• Use for woodcutting across the wood grain• Usually 24 inches to 26 inches long with 8 to
11 TPI• Doesn't cut as aggressively as rip saws but
leaves a much smoother edge
Rip Hand Saw• Use for woodcutting with the wood grain• Usually 24 inches to 26 inches long with 4 to 7
teeth per inch (TPI)• Cut very aggressively and leave slightly rough
edge
Sway-back Saw(can be a crosscut or ripsaw)
The Sway allows you to put a slight curve in the cut
Straight-back Saw(can be a crosscut or ripsaw)
Coping Saw
• Use for fine woodcutting, coping moulding joints
• Has deep steel tension frames and very thin blades to make intricate cuts at extreme angles
Coping Saw
Back Saw
• Use for fine woodcutting, moulding and trim• Has a rigid piece along the back to prevent the
saw from kinking during use
Key Hole Saw
• Use for circle and curve cutting in wood• Has very thin, pointed blades for cutting small,
tight radius curves and holes
Drywall Saw
• Use for circle and curve cutting in wood• Has very thin, pointed blades for cutting small,
tight radius curves and holes
Panel (short cut or box saw)
• Use for woodcutting across the wood grain• Usually shorter than regular cross cut saws,
for easy portability
Japanese (pull) saw
• Use for fine woodcutting, moulding and trim• Cuts on the pull stroke to give greater control
and eliminates the possibility of the saw kinking in the kerf
Hack Saw
• Use for metal cutting• Has very fine teeth and thin blades, held
under tension in a steel frame
Door Jamb Saw
• Used to cut door jambs and other obstacles to allow for flooring to fit underneath.
Bow Saw
• Use for woodcutting and pruning in any direction
• Has a tubular steel frame with a ribbon-like, high-tension steel blade