backsaw
Reinforced precision cutter
A backsaw is a handsaw with a reinforced spine—a rigid strip of brass or steel along the back edge that keeps the blade straight and allows precise cuts.
The stiffening limits cutting depth but provides control for fine joinery work: He used a backsaw to cut the dovetails.
Tenon saws and dovetail saws are types of backsaws.
Projecting joint piece
- dovetailJoin by interlocking parts
- joineryFitting wood pieces together
- miterTall liturgical headdress
- mortiseCarved slot for joining
kerf · crosscut · cabinetmaking · veneer · hardwood · softwood · lumber · woodgrain
Column of vertebrae
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- handlePart for gripping
- teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
- heelFoot's rear underside
toe · tang · grip · tension · stiffness · reinforcement · rigid
Craftsman's heavy-duty surface
- sawhorseLegged beam for cutting
- viseMounted clamping tool
- clampDevice for holding tight
- chiselEdged carving implement
plane · square · bench · sawdust · woodshop · cabinetmaker · craftsman · apprentice
Degree of correctness
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- controlAuthority to direct
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
- exactnessCorrectness in every detail
meticulousness · craftsmanship · detail · steadiness · dexterity · clean-cut · straight · guided
tenon
Projecting joint piece
mortise · kerf · crosscut · cabinetmaking · veneer · hardwood · softwood · lumber · woodgrain · frame
spine
Column of vertebrae
heel · toe · tang · grip · tension · stiffness · reinforcement · rigid
workbench
Craftsman's heavy-duty surface
chisel · plane · square · bench · sawdust · woodshop · cabinetmaker · craftsman · apprentice
accuracy
Degree of correctness
exactness · meticulousness · craftsmanship · detail · steadiness · dexterity · clean-cut · straight · guided · measured
- woodworkingwoodworking, wood, hammer, drill, chisel
- Sawschainsaws, jigsaws, resaw, sidewinder
backsawhandsaw
Toothed blade for wood
coping saw · fret saw · panel saw · keyhole saw · bow saw
backsawchainsaw
Motor-driven cutting tool
rip saw · buck saw · bow saw · two-man saw · pruning saw
backsawpower saw
Motor-driven cutting tool
circular saw · table saw · miter saw · jigsaw · reciprocating saw