Western saws

There are two main groups to distinguish among European saws: tensioned saws and untensioned saws. Hand saws are usually set. This refers to the alternating bending apart of the teeth, making the cut wider than the blade and preventing the saw from binding.

In our selection, you will find the frame saw, dovetail saw, scroll saw, coping saw, fret saw, metal saw, but also the handsaw and many tools for sharpening saws. This is not possible with all saws, but high-quality saws from small productions often offer this possibility.

For special purposes—as a kind of subdivision of untensioned saws—there are various unset saws, e.g., veneer saws and dowel saws. Dowel saws must not be set since they need to be suitable for cutting dowels or wooden pegs flush with the surface without damaging it.