Saw

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

Types of Saw Blades and the Cuts They Make

• Crosscut ? In woodworking, a cut made at (or near) a right angle to the direction of the grain of the workpiece. A crosscut saw is used to make this type of cut.
• Rip cut ? In woodworking, a cut made parallel to the direction of the grain of the workpiece. A rip saw is used for to make this type of cut.