rip saw
1 of 1noun/ˈrɪpˌsɔ/
Forms:rip saws
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a type of hand saw with a long, toothed blade specifically designed for cutting wood along the grain, making it efficient for ripping or cutting boards lengthwise with the grain for tasks like rough dimensioning or creating parallel edges
A rip saw is a type of hand saw designed for cutting along the grain of wood. It has a long, flat blade with teeth that are shaped to cut in the direction of the wood fibers, allowing for faster and more efficient cuts. The saw is used by gripping the handle and moving it back and forth, letting the teeth slice through the wood along its length. Rip saws are commonly used in woodworking and construction for making straight cuts parallel to the wood's grain.
- The carpenter used a rip saw to cut the long wooden board along its grain.
- For a smoother cut, he switched to the rip saw instead of a crosscut saw.
- She grabbed the rip saw from the toolbox to trim the length of the lumber.
- He needed a rip saw to cut the boards for the framework of the house.
- After measuring the wood, they carefully used the rip saw to ensure the cuts were straight.