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Over the last decade, saw technology has come a long way. Developments in the blade, frame and handle design mean that nowadays, there is a saw designed for almost any material imaginable, including insulation, masonry and plastic. There are also “general” or “all-purpose” saws which can cut through a variety of materials. |
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However, with manufacturers producing new designs almost constantly, a lot of what we know about saws, is now changing. It seems that there is now a marked difference between the more traditional saws, used by our parents and grandparents, and the modern versions now taking over the market. |
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Generally, the ‘classic’ saw was seen as being ‘built to last’, with a solid wooden handle and a resharpenable blade. Most were hand-crafted and designed to be passed through the family. |
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Two key features of most ‘contemporary’ saws are their relatively low cost, and disposability. Most have plastic handles and hardened teeth which cannot be resharpened. Once the teeth become blunt, the saw is thrown away and replaced. |
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Saw teeth
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