In the garden and work, many times we need a wood saw. It makes many of the tasks we need to do much easier! See what you should know when buying your first saw!
A saw is a very useful tool. Tools designed for working with wood are characterized by a specialized blade. Their teeth are usually pitched sideways, which makes working in wood with such a saw much easier and does not cause major problems.
Before you decide to make a specific purchase, think about what kind of work you will perform with the saw. This is very important because manufacturers offer many different tools that vary in price and functionality. If your saw will be used relatively infrequently, you can undoubtedly spend a smaller amount on its purchase. For amateur use, you don’t need to spend a lot of money for a saw to perform a few basic functions.
The situation is different when you know that the saw will be used by you more often and you have more specific requirements for it. In that case try to spend more money on this purchase. Saws are divided into amateur and professional. You will certainly notice the difference between them at first glance. However, do not worry that a cheap saw may not meet your expectations.
One of the most popular saws, which will definitely be useful to us in many different jobs, is a general-purpose saw. We can use it to cut various materials, not only wood. The price of such a tool is very affordable and taking into account its capabilities, it is worth considering the purchase of this model
A more specialized saw, which can be found on the market, is a hair saw. Most people refer to it as a hair saw. Its characteristic feature is an extremely thin blade, which is often reinforced to make it easier to cut precise parts. Its price is affordable and its quality is really very good, especially since we can use it to work with many materials.
Another type of saw, the purchase of which is worth considering, is a planer. It is designed primarily for cuts, which should be precise along the specific materials. However, if our work will be focused mainly around cutting out small elements, the ideal choice will be a backsaw. Thanks to the reinforcement of the blade, working with it, especially with transverse cuts, is pleasant and effective.
A saw that does not have a traditional handle but a bow is referred to by many as a bow saw. With its help you can easily make deep cuts in both wood and metal
The last group of saws, which we should pay attention to, are Japanese saws. Their construction is significantly different from that of the traditional tools known to us. The blade of such a saw is thin and light. They are best used not by pulling, but by pushing, so the way of use is slightly different.
Depending on whether the surface of the material you are working in is smooth, dry or wet, the work is done differently. Moisture makes the wood more resistant and more difficult to cut. If you plan to work with wet wood, it is essential to pay attention to the sharpness and tooth pitch of your saw. In this way, we will adapt our tool to work in specific conditions and prevent the saw from jamming during cutting.
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