16 ELEMENTARY WOODWORKING 
back B is necessary on account of the thin blade, but 
on account of the thickness of B no cut can be made 
deeper than the 
line C. This tool 
will cut in any 
direction with 
reference to the 
grain, but is pri- 
marily a crosscut 
saw. 
7. The Turning 
Fie. 18. The Bench Hook Saw. In ordinary 
work the saw is supposed to cut to a straight line, but 
there are certain classes of work where it is desirable 
Fic. 19. The Turning Saw 
to follow a curved line, and consequently a special tool is 
necessary. The turning saw shown in the cut is used for 
