Popular Woodworking 2004-08 № 142, страница 62

Popular Woodworking 2004-08 № 142, страница 62

The Case for

HANDSAWS

Why you should learn to sharpen and use these oft-neglected tools.

Far from being quaint anachronisms or symbols of outdated and inefficient technology, handsaws are precision instruments that deserve a place in every contemporary workshop.

There are several reasons for such a claim, including safety, convenience and economy, but of ultimate importance for most woodworkers - whether professionals or hobbyists - is the fact that there are things you can do with handsaws that you can't do any other way. Including handsaws in your tool kit gives you more choices and can produce better woodworking. The most common and most useful handsaws are a dovetail saw, a backsaw (also known as a tenon saw), a rip saw and a crosscut saw.

by Graham Blackburn

Graham is a furniture maker, author and illustrator. Look for his forthcoming book "Traditional Woodworking Techniques" (Blackburn Books) this summer. It will be available through blackburnbooks.com.

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