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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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|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]]
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|location=[[Wood Workshop|wood workshop]]
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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]]!

Revision as of 14:07, 9 October 2017

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

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Tenon Saws

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Synonyms: sash saws; DE: Zapfensägen
Type: hand saws
Material: wood
Location: wood workshop

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