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Backsaw

From DT Online

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Description

Backsaws have a stiffener along the top edge which helps to keep the blade straight and allows for closer control and fine work.


Features and Applications
Tenon Saw - the most common backsaw, typically 250mm or 300mm length with 10-14 teeth per inch (TPI) and used extensively for general woodworking and fine cutting of joints such as tenons. TenonSaw.jpg
Dovetail Saw - similar to a Tenon Saw but shorter at 150mm to 250mm with finer teeth at (14 to 20 TPI) and used for finer work such as cutting Dovetail Joints. DovetailSaw.jpg
Gent's Saw - or Fancy Backsaw - typically 150mm to 200mm long with very fine teeth (16 to 25 TPI) and used for very fine cutting of mouldings and inlays for example. FancyBackSaw.jpg
Razor Saw - commonly approximately 125mm to 150mm long interchangeable blades with extremely fine razor sharp teeth (i.e 40 TPI or more) and used for fine work in balsa and plastics - e.g. modelling. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00IEHYDIQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B00IEHYDIQ&linkCode=as2&tag=dton06-21


DT Online Buyers' Guide
Spear & Jackson 12-inch Traditional Brass Back Tenon Saw Spear & Jackson Professional 10 inch Tenon Saw Irwin Hardpoint Tenon Saw 10-inch/250mm Stanley Clamping Mitre Box and Saw Dovetail Saw Gents Saw Razor Saw
Spear & Jackson 12-inch Traditional Brass Back Tenon Saw Spear & Jackson Professional 10 inch Tenon Saw Irwin Hardpoint Tenon Saw 10-inch/250mm Stanley Clamping Mitre Box and Saw Dovetail Saw Gents Saw Razor Saw