Why use a handsaw? Well, you've made your measurement. You've chosen your material. It's time to cut. What you need now is a saw, and if you want to your whole body into it, then a handsaw is the way to go.

A wide selection of handsaws is available to perform a variety of cutting tasks. Cut across the grain of wood with this common handsaw. It looks like a crosscut saw, but this handsaw rips through the grain of wood like a chisel. This saw has a stiff blade, making it ideal for angle cuts and trimming molding. With a removable blade, this saw is used for cutting openings that are too large for a drill. The thin blade of this saw allows the user to make contoured or smooth fine-line cuts. When you need to cut metal, plastic, or pipe, this saw fits the bill.

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