A Backsaw is any of several types of hand saws used in woodworking which have a stiffening rib on the edge opposite the cutting edge, allowing for better control and more precise cutting than with other types of saws. Backsaws are normally used for precise work, such as cutting dovetails, mitres, or tenons in cabinetry and joinery. Because the stiffener is thicker than the blade, the backsaws are limited in the depth to which they can cut. Backsaws usually have relatively closely-spaced teeth, often with little or no set. The origin of the backsaw is ...
Backsaws include the tenon saw, the dovetail saw, the (United Kingdom) sash saw1 and the gent's saw. Tenon and dovetail saws usually have a pistol grip style handle which may be open or closed at the bottom. The gent's saw has a thin turned handle which is parallel to the blade. Some dovetail saws also have this style of handle.
Different types of backsaw include:
Mitre saw — often referred to a large backsaw (20-30 inches or 60-90 cm) used either in a wooden ...
