WOODCUTTERS IMPLEMENTS. 



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straight cross-cut saw, has a straight thin blade, which is kept 

 rigid by means of the bow. More exertion is required to work 

 it than the other cross-cut saws, and it is only serviceable when 

 short. Fig. 80 represents the blade of the Bohemian bow-saw. 



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The curved cross-cut saw is constructed as shown in fig. 81, 

 and the teeth are often made longer in the middle than at the 

 two ends, where they are less in use. These curved saws vary 



in length and curvature, and are either straight or curved 

 inwards at the back ; they are the best cross-cut saws for 

 coniferous wood. 



The Thuringian, or Saxon saw (fig. 82) moy be taken as the 



Fig. 82. 



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type of a saw in which not only the edge, but also the back of 

 the blade, is carved. It is a very light and short saw, but is 

 strong and turns-out good work. It is not suitable for very 

 broad cuts, as when made long it is not stiff enough. In spite 

 of this defect, it has, however, recently been introduced into 

 several districts in the Black Forest. 



An important adjunct to all saws are the handles and the 

 arrangements for fixing them to the blade. In the older saws, 



