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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fretsaw '''Fretsaws'''] are a type of '''[[framesaw]]''' used in fine work, to cut intricate shapes out of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_veneer '''veneer'''] and thin ply to create [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquetry '''marquetry'''] pictures for example. A '''[[Scroll Saw|Scroll saw]]''' is a powered version of a Fretsaw.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fretsaw '''Fretsaws'''] are a type of '''[[framesaw]]''' used in fine work, to cut intricate shapes out of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_veneer '''veneer'''] and thin ply to create '''[[Marquetry|marquetry]]''' pictures for example. A '''[[Scroll Saw|Scroll saw]]''' is a powered version of a Fretsaw.


Very fine teeth blades are clamped and tensioned within a frame. They face towards the handle because they are used by pulling vertically down against a '''[[V Board]]''' as shown.
Very fine teeth blades are clamped and tensioned within a frame. They face towards the handle because they are used by pulling vertically down against a '''[[V Board]]''' as shown.

Revision as of 11:29, 12 July 2015

UsingFretSaw.jpg

Fretsaws are a type of framesaw used in fine work, to cut intricate shapes out of veneer and thin ply to create marquetry pictures for example. A Scroll saw is a powered version of a Fretsaw.

Very fine teeth blades are clamped and tensioned within a frame. They face towards the handle because they are used by pulling vertically down against a V Board as shown.


Note: To cut internal shapes, small holes are first drilled in the material through which to thread the blade