The length of saw and gauge of tooth for practical purposes:

The Rip Saw, 28" blade, 5 points to 1". The Cutoff Saw, 26" blade, 8 points to 1".

The Finish Saw, 22" blade, 11 points to 1".

The Compass Saw, 14" blade, 8 points to 1".

Hold the saw at right angle to your body nearly 45 degrees upright; make an even stroke forward with a slight pressure, lowering the handle and raising the point in shoving forward. To clear the chips and keep cutting the length of stroke, keeping the right eye in line of the saw to see that the saw does not run sideways. Prevent any side motion if possible.

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