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FIIG:  A532Y0

Entry Date:  Apr-01-1974

Concept:  1

Status:  A

Applicability:  

Type:  0

Definition:  A woodcutting handsaw fitted with a reinforcing steel back extending the full length of the blade. The blade is of uniform width and is restricted to a width of 4 inches (101.6 millimeters) or more. A handle of the closed grip type is attached at one end. Used with a miter box to make accurate angular and straight cuts. See also SAW, BACK; and SAW, DOVETAIL.

Basic INC:  70618

Basic Name:  SAW

Description:  1. (Hand) A manually operated hand tool for cutting wood, metal, plastics, bone, and the like, by means of a flat or round blade. The blade has a series of sharp cutting teeth or a continuous helical tooth which removes successive portions of material when the blade is reciprocated. It must include a handle and/or frame, or the like for holding and operation of the saw blade. 2. (Portable Power) A hand-held and guided power driven tool used for cutting wood, metal, plastics, and the like, by means of a reciprocating or revolving blade. 3. (Nonportable Machine) A power driven machine used for cutting by means of a reciprocating or revolving blade. The blade usually has a series of sharp cutting teeth or a continuous helical tooth which removes successive portions of the material. It is normally secured to a floor, bench, stanchion, and the like, or it may be held firmly in position by its weight.