Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #40 May-Jun 1983 pg. 6
Make small "pull saws" from saber saw blades equipped with wooden handles.
FINE WOODWORKING #48 Sep-Oct 1984 pg. 8
Handsaws and how to use them.
FINE WOODWORKING #68 Jan-Feb 1988 pg. 76
Tip: Simple device to apply a thin coat of oil to a handsaw blade, plane's sole, etc. Makes the tool easier to use by reducing friction.
FINE WOODWORKING #69 Mar-Apr 1988 pg. 8
Choosing and using Japanese handsaws.
FINE WOODWORKING #101 Jul-Aug 1993 pg. 48
How to straighten a bent or kinked handsaw.
FINE WOODWORKING #123 Mar-Apr 1997 pg. 16
A very social tool. How to select, sharpen and use a crosscut timber saw to cut firewood.
HARROWSMITH #39 Nov 1981 (v.6#3) pg. 78
Using a ripsaw. Some tips.
HOME MECHANIX #702 Oct 1986 (v.82) pg. 22
A guide to handsaws, backsaws, curve-cutting saws and hacksaws. Basic information on teeth differences and sawing techniques.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jan-Feb 1978 (v.3#1) pg. 91
A guide to the many hand saws on the market.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #442 Mar 1965 (v.61) pg. 86
The revival of the crosscut saw for cutting firewood. Tips on selection and use.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #629 Oct 1980 (v.76) pg. 76
Tip: How to "nick" the back of a handsaw so you can use it to cut through nails and screws encountered when remodeling, repairing, etc.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #653 Oct 1982 (v.78) pg. 14
Handsaws. A guide to sharpening, care and use.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #658 Mar 1983 (v.79) pg. 51
How to choose and use a crosscut saw.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #59 Sep-Oct 1979 pg. 102
Introduction to the hand saw family.
NEW SHELTER May-Jun 1981 (v.2#5) pg. 16
How to consistently make straight, precise cuts with a handsaw.
NEW SHELTER Jan 1985 (v.6#1) pg. 71
Tip on adding a depth gauge to a hand saw.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL May-Jun 1991 (v.19#3) pg. 16
Restoring handsaws. Removing kinks, rust, scale and dirt. Evaluating an old saw.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL May-Jun 1994 (v.22#4) pg. 64
Saw powered by bicycle crank, driven by electric motor, saws cordwood easily.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1964 (v.121#2) pg. 186
Twenty-three woodworking tips include (1) guide block to help keep saw vertical, (2) tip on sawing a narrow strip off bottom of a door, (3) guide block for cutting a bevel by hand.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1976 (v.145#2) pg. 110
Workshop mini-course. Handsaw basics.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1977 (v.148#5) pg. 8
Make your own multi-use handsaw. By mounting the blade at right angle to the shoulder of the handle, you have a right angle square. Then, install spirit level vials in the saw handle to make a level. Now you have three tools in one.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1978 (v.149#1) pg. 99
How to fell trees and cut firewood using a one- and two-man crosscut saw.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1980 (v.154#4) pg. 106
Build the American bucksaw. Features a cherry wood frame.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1980 (v.154#4) pg. 188
Workshop minicourse. How to choose and use a ripsaw.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1981 (v.156#5) pg. 159
Workshop minicourse. Using handsaws.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1984 (v.161#8) pg. 141
Handsaws. Tips on choosing from 24 different styles of handsaws.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1986 (v.163#2) pg. 109
Tip: Lubricate the blade of a handsaw with paraffin wax.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1988 (v.165#6) pg. 134
Handsaw basics. With a little practice, a well-tuned handsaw holds its own on any job.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1998 (v.175#3) pg. 83
Buyer's guide to tools aids hand saw selection.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jan 1964 (v.184#1) pg. 160
Make a 21" pruning saw from a 28" long piece of aluminum tubing and a saw blade.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jan 1966 (v.188#1) pg. 127
How many handsaws do you need for home jobs? A look at crosscut, rip, back, dovetail, coping, compass, keyhole and hacksaws. Includes plans for a wooden miter box, tips on cutting dovetail joints, and an accessory table for coping-saw cuts. Chart suggests which saw to use for what job.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jun 1976 (v.208#6) pg. 124
Handsaws. A look at various styles, point sizes, accessories, and uses. Includes tips on identifying and using a good handsaw.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #37 Jun-Jul 1987 (v.7#1) pg. 14
Tip on cutting "just a hair" off a piece of wood with a handsaw.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #55 Jul 1990 (v.10#1) pg. 80
The handsaw. Overview of various styles and proper use.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #69 Nov 1992 (v.12#3) pg. 24
Folding pocket saw.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS #215 Mar 1963 (v.34#3) pg. 98
Utility saw for tight places is made by fitting a reciprocating saw blade with a wooden handle.
SHOPNOTES #44 Mar 1999 (v.8) pg. 4
Trim saw for cutting off wood plugs just above the surface without marring the work piece.
SHOPNOTES #47 Sep 1999 (v.8) pg. 4
Four helpful handsaws. An introduction to Japanese saws, flush-cutting saws, and two short toolbox handsaws.
WOOD MAGAZINE #106 Jun 1998 (v.15#4) pg. 33
Rejuvenating an old hand saw. How to remove rust, reshape the blade, file new teeth and add a new handle.
WOODENBOAT #47 Jul_Aug 1982 pg. 98
Japanese saws. How they differ from western-style saws, a comparison of 4 brands, and traditional block gauges or cutting guides.
WOODSMITH #75 Jun 1991 pg. 24
How to modify a screwdriver to tighten "saw nuts", those special nuts and bolts which join a handsaw blade to its handle.
WOODWORK #7 Fall 1990 pg. 18
Tip on attaching user-made depth guides to backsaws or crosscut handsaws.
WOODWORK #10 Summer 1991 pg. 22
The basics of sawing. Tips on choosing the correct handsaw for the job to be done.
WOODWORKER #1030 Sep 1979 (v.83) pg. 512
Japanese double-edged saw (Ryoba Noko Giri). Part 1. An introduction to it's design and construction.
WOODWORKER #1112 Jul 1986 (v.90#7) pg. 604
Japanese double-edged saw (Ryoba Noko Giri). Part 2. Using and sharpening.
WOODWORKER #1113 Aug 1986 (v.90#8) pg. 650
Tools of the trade. Part 5. Handsaws and back-saws.
WOODWORKER #1114 Sep 1986 (v.90#9) pg. 717
Tip: Sharpen the back edge of your handsaw to form a knife-edge. Use it for sharpening pencils, trimming wedges, etc.
WOODWORKER Jun 1987 (v.91#6) pg. 504
Tips on removing kinks from handsaw blades.
WOODWORKER Oct 1988 (v.92#10) pg. 939
Tip on modifying a bricklayer's gauging trowel to serve as a saw for cutting off plugs, wedges, tenons, etc.
WOODWORKER Apr 1991 (v.95#4) pg. 350
Straightening handsaws or backsaws which are slightly bent.
WOODWORKER Jul 1992 (v.96#7) pg. 89
Added Info WOODWORKER Oct 1992 (v.96#10) pg. 12
Japanese handsaws. How they differ from Western designs. Tips on selection and use.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1990 (v.14#3) pg. 12
In defense of hand saws. How to use a crosscut saw, backsaw, dovetail saw, Japanese saw, flush-trim saw, coping saw and rip saw. Includes advice on finding and restoring hand saws and on sharpening a hand saw.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1997 (v.21#2) pg. 72
High-tech handsaws. A look at new saws that cut on both push and pull strokes and have varying arrangements of set and unset teeth.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1997 (v.21#3) pg. 41
Make friends with a handsaw. Tips on selection, sharpening and use.
WOODWORKING INTERNATIONAL #19 Oct-Nov 1990 pg. 58
Handtools, second in a series of articles on how to choose and use hand tools examines basic handsaws.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1973 (v.29#2) pg. 10
Basics of handsawing. Some tips.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1979 (v.35#4) pg. 47
Tip: How to handsaw a bevel accurately using only a 2x4 as a guide.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1986 (v.42#6) pg. 28
Differences between rip and crosscut handsaws are described and illustrated.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1990 (v.46#6) pg. 61
Crosscutting with a handsaw. The basic technique is illustrated.
WORKBENCH Jun-Jul 1991 (v.47#3) pg. 58
Make a small handsaw for a tight spot by fitting a reciprocating saw blade with a long scrap-wood handle.
WORKBENCH Feb-Mar 1995 (v.51#1) pg. 21
Simple guide for making square crosscuts with a handsaw.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1998 (v.54#4) pg. 22