Saw

:The article is about the cutting tool. For other meanings of saw, see Saw (disambiguation).

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A saw is a tool for cutting wood or other material, consisting of a serrated blade (a blade with the cutting edge dentated or toothed) and worked either by hand or by steam, water, electric or other power.

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Though Greek mythology indicates Perdix, the nephew of Daedalos, the inventor of the saw, unearthed constructed wooden artifacts from Ancient and Predynastic Egypt suggest possibly a much earlier date (see http://xoomer.virgilio.it/francescoraf/hesyra/news.htm, Predynastic Egypt).

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Tool: A tool is a device that provides a mechanical or mental advantage in accomplishing a task....

Wood: :This article describes the material produced by trees. For other uses, see Wood (disambiguation)....

Serrated blade: The type of blade used on a saw and on some knives or scissors. Also known as a dentated or toothed blade...

Saw related Images and Photos (experimental)

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