What is it?
A crosscut saw can cut wood perpendicular to the wood grain. It can have both small and widely spread teeth. Teeth are angled at alternating angle. Who uses it and why? Lumberjacks use a two person crosscut saw for tree felling and to cut up trees. All carpenters use the hand crosscut saw to cut boards. Cabinet makers use the back crosscut saw for intricate work. Everyday, people use the crosscut bow saw to cut tree branches and wood for firewood. What materials can they be used on? They can be used on trees and wood. How is it used? Make sure you cut perpendicular to the wood grain. Hold the wood in place so that it doesn't move and use a short strokes to start the cut. Then pull and push the saw on the wood until you are nearly finished. Then slowly finish the cut so that there are no splinters. What are their distinctive features?
Where can I buy it? It can be bought at hardware stores like home depot. How much does it cost? It depends on quality but can range from $10 - $200. |