Frame Saw
| ToolInfoBox Frame Saw | |
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| Synonyms: | bow saw; DE: Gestellsäge, Spannsäge, Klobsäge |
| Material: | Wood |
| Similar (More or Less): | hacksaws |
A frame saw is a manually operated saw with a narrow, tensioned blade held in a wooden or metal frame. It is especially useful for making long straight cuts, e.g. resawing: you can turn the blade by 90° so the frame moves next to the workpiece instead of hitting it at a certain depth.
The blade tension is adjustable with a wing nut at the opposite side of the frame. The blade should be rather loose for storage.
Before using, make sure the blade is straight (same angle on both ends) and tighten it as much as possible by hand. Use your full arms' length or body to cut with the full length of the saw. For further instructions and details watch the following video:
Wood by Wright - All About Frame Saws
Specs
Our frame saw is a wooden "bow saw" and measures 600 mm (Nennlänge).
We only have one Japanese crosscut blade so far.
Safety
- Keep both hands on the saw frame and maintain a firm, controlled grip.
- Make sure there is sufficient clearance below the workpiece so that the blade cannot hit the workbench or other objects.
- Do not force the saw. Let the teeth do the cutting.
- Keep the saw blade properly tensioned. A loose blade can wander, buckle or break.
Common Problems
The blade wanders from the marked line
- Check the blade tension. It should be as high as possible
- Make sure the blade is sharp and appropriate for the material.
- Avoid pushing the saw sideways.
- Start the cut slowly and establish a clean kerf before increasing the stroke length.
The blade gets stuck
- Stop applying force immediately.
- Carefully release the pressure and remove the saw from the kerf if possible.
- Check whether the cut is closing due to internal stresses in the wood.
- Do not twist or force the blade sideways.
