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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 veneer and thin ply to create [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquetry '''marquetry'''] pictures for example. A '''[[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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquetry '''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. | 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 17:34, 26 October 2014
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