Traditional Thomas Flinn padsaw with a 10" retractable blade that adjusts to suit the task. The beech handle has a solid brass ferrule with heavy brass fittings that secure the blade through the handle. Used mainly for cutting in small, awkward areas.
Traditional Thomas Flinn padsaw with a 10" retractable blade that adjusts to suit the task. The beech handle has a solid brass ferrule with heavy brass fittings that secure the blade through the handle. Used mainly for cutting in small, awkward areas.
Facts:
Beech handle with solid brass fitting for adjusting and securing blade length
10" blade
Packed in a wallet
Spare blades available
Which handsaw to choose depends on the tooth pattern and the number of teeth per inch (tpi). Rip teeth cut along the grain and crosscut teeth across it. Few teeth give fast but rough cuts, and many teeth give slower, cleaner cuts.
Backsaws such as tenon saws and dovetail saws are used for precise joinery. The guide covers tooth patterns, sharpening and choosing a saw.
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