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Backsaws are woodworking hand [[saws]] with a stiff "back" strengthening the blade while limiting the achievable cutting depth.
Backsaws (''Rückensägen'') are woodworking hand [[saws]] with a stiff "back" strengthening the blade while limiting the achievable cutting depth.


They are commonly used in [[joinery]].
They are commonly used in [[joinery]].
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== Tenon Saws ==
== Tenon Saws ==
{{ToolInfoBox
{{ToolInfoBox
|german=Zapfensägen|image=Tenon_saw.jpg
|tool name=Tenon Saws
|tool name=Tenon Saws
|synonyms=sash saws; DE: "Rückensägen"
|synonyms=sash saws; DE: Zapfensägen
|type=hand [[saws]]
|type=hand [[saws]]
|material=[[wood]]
|material=[[wood]]
|location=
|location=[[Location::Handheld Wood Tool Area]]
|used with=[[Miter Box|miter box]], [[Bench Hook|bench hook]]
}}
}}
Tenon saws are relatively large backsaws. As you may have guessed, they're good for cutting [[tenons]]!
Tenon saws are relatively large backsaws. As you may have guessed, they're good for cutting [[tenons]]!




[[Category:Hand Tools]]
[[Category:Joinery]]
[[Category:Joinery]]
[[Category:Saws]]
[[Category:Saws]]

Latest revision as of 22:51, 4 February 2024

Backsaws (Rückensägen) are woodworking hand saws with a stiff "back" strengthening the blade while limiting the achievable cutting depth.

They are commonly used in joinery.

Tenon Saws

ToolInfoBox

Tenon Saws

Tenon saw.jpg
Synonyms: sash saws; DE: Zapfensägen
Type: hand saws
Material: wood
Used with: miter box, bench hook
Location: Handheld Wood Tool Area

Tenon saws are relatively large backsaws. As you may have guessed, they're good for cutting tenons!