Object Name
Saw, Tenon
Materials
Metal --Wood
Catalogue Number
93-14.286
Dimensions
L: 29.5cm W: 4.2cm H: 2.7cm
Description
A tenon saw with a wooden blade and a metal blade. The handle is rounded and tapers slightly toward the blade. The left and right sides are flattened. The blade is rectangular with a thicker metal bar lining the top edge for added structure. There are 15 teeth per inch (TPI).
History
Backsaws are handheld saws used for delicate work. They are often paired with a mitre box, which frames the blade while working and stops it from deviating. Tenon saws are used for cutting tenons for mortice-and-tenon joints. Tenon saws offer extra stability for precise cutting.
