WHAT IT DOES
Different hand saws can be used to cut wood, metals, plastics, and plasterboard of different thicknesses. Do you need a hand saw or a power saw? This may depend on how much cutting you need to do, material, accuracy needed etc.
Panel Saw or Crosscut Saw - A general purpose saw with a long flexible blade used for cross cutting timber. It has medium size teeth and gives a roughish finish.Crosscut teeth are designed for cutting across the grain of the wood. (plain tooth)
HOW TO USE IT
Please note: this is a general introduction to this type of tool and is not specific to this exact tool. We always advise reading the manual (which you can find linked under the tool image on the left), especially the safety advisories, before using any tool.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
SAFETY INFORMATION & PPE
Safety glasses - Recommended
Dust mask - Recommended.
YOU MAY ALSO NEED
Workbench - Recommended.
Clamps or a Vice - Recommended. To hold the wood secure to the workbench
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