As the name suggests, the fine saw is a tool for precise fine work. It is best suited for shortening and trimming dowels or workpieces. In daily use or when renovating, you can no longer do without the practical saw. When making your choice, you should take into account the work for which you need the saw, because there are many variants of the fine saw.
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- Western fine saws, sometimes called European or American saws, have a rectangular saw blade with a reinforcement on the back of the blade. These saws cut into the material like a foxtail as they move forward. The reinforcement on the back of the saw blade prevents the saw blade from buckling.
- Japanese saws are available in a variety of designs. Japanese fine saws cut when pulled. Therefore, they have no reinforcement in the saw blade back. They are suitable for very fine sawing work.
- Western fine saws are available with two different handle designs. The handles can be in line with the saw blade or offset to the side of the saw blade. Fine saws with an offset handle are suitable for sawing dowels or tenons flush with the surrounding surface, for example, in furniture making.
- On Japanese saws, the handle is always exactly in line with the saw blade. The handles are round, slim and usually tapered to prevent them from slipping out of the hand when pulled.
- Japanese saws are available with toothed saw blades on both sides. One side has fine teeth, the other side has coarse teeth. With these saws you can do fine and coarse work with one saw .
- Fine saws from various manufacturers are available with different blade lengths ranging from about 100 to 250 mm. Fine saws with long saw blades are suitable for shortening wall panels or laminate, for example. Short saw blades are mostly used for furniture construction or model making.
- A useful accessory for a fine saw is a miter box. It allows you to precisely saw angles on moldings and profiles. For example, for making picture frames or baseboards.
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FAQ About Fine Saws
The fine saw is used for precise cuts that do not penetrate too deeply into the wood, e.g. when sawing off moldings.
A fine saw costs between 10 and 30 euros.
A fine saw is 25 cm long.
A fine saw is a classic example of a saw that works on butt.
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