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What is a crosscut saw?
A crosscut saw is a handsaw designed to cut across the grain of wood.
Different saws on east and west coast. Why?
There are two types of saws: Felling Saw Bucking Saw
The felling saw has a concave back and is relatively light and flexible.
The bucking saw has a straight back and is heavier and stiffer.
Timeline Review Crosscut saws were used in
the United States starting around 1640 as bucking saws
Starting around 1880, Pennsylvania logger began using the crosscut on the back cut
Until the 15th century, the crosscut saw had plain tooth patterns.
The M tooth pattern was developed in Germany in the 1400s, but not popularized elsewhere until recently
Today, many people are rediscovering use of the crosscut saw for trail work
Saw Makers:TuatahiJim TaylorSimonds
How does it work?
The Teeth: Cut the wood fibers Break the cut fibers loose Remove the fibers from the kerf
Tooth Spacing Is the tooth strong enough for the intended work? Are the gullets far enough apart to effectively pick up all
the fibers severed by the cutters? Is there enough room for the teeth and rakers to be
sharpened and maintained? What's the best way to reduce vibration and chatter so the
saw cuts smoothly?
Timeline Review Crosscut saws were used in
the United States starting around 1640 as bucking saws
Starting around 1880, Pennsylvania logger began using the crosscut on the back cut
Until the 15th century, the crosscut saw had plain tooth patterns.
The M tooth pattern was developed in Germany in the 1400s, but not popularized elsewhere until recently
Today, many people are rediscovering use of the crosscut saw for trail work
Saw Makers:TuatahiJim TaylorSimonds
Saw Maintenance
Ultimately, You need a pro a.k.a. Jim Taylor Saws need to be clean to function effectively After Every Use:
Brush down Replace in sheath
For long term storage: WD-40 Flat ground Cool area Dry
If Rusty: No 0 Steel wool Coarser Wool
Saw repair http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/fspubs/04232822
Before you start
PPE Rocks and foreign objects on the log People and property in the cutting zone What saws are allowed
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Modern-Homesteading/1979-09-01/The-Crosscut-Saw.aspx
http://www.speedaxe.com/Racingsaws.htm
http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/images/Crosscut%20Saw%20Primer.pdf
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerf#Saw_terminology
http://www.tuatahiaxes.com/peg.html http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/
fspubs/04232822/page01.htm#intro