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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 | __TOC__ | ||
=====Description===== | |||
[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 '''[[Manufactured Board|Ply]]''' to create '''[[Marquetry|marquetry]]''' pictures for example. A '''[[Scroll Saw|Scroll saw]]''' is a powered version of a Fretsaw. | |||
=====Features and Applications===== | |||
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. | ||
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To cut internal shapes, small holes are first drilled in the material through which to thread the blade | To cut internal shapes, small holes are first drilled in the material through which to thread the blade | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:18, 20 August 2016
Description
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.
Features and Applications
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
