Hand Saw Q
by Laurie Tsemak
Title
Hand Saw Q
Artist
Laurie Tsemak
Medium
Photograph - Photo/effects
Description
This is a handsaw, also known as a "panel saw". They are used to cut pieces of wood into different shapes. This is usually done in order to join the pieces together and create a wooden object. They usually operate by having a series of sharp points of some substance that is harder than the wood being cut. The hand saw is a bit like a tenon saw, but with one flat, sharp edge.
This particular image is of the Canadian Maple Hardwood handle and the steel blade. As you can see, this particular blade is not rust proof, and has built up its character with plenty of use!
Handsaws have been around for thousands of years. Egyptian hieroglyphics exist depicting ancient woodworkers sawing boards into pieces. Ancient bow saws have been found in Japan. The cut patterns on ancient boards may be observed sometimes to bear the unique cutting marks left by saw blades, particularly if the wood was not 'smoothed up' by some method.
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June 28th, 2014
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