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Illustration showing labeled basic carpentry hand tools, including backsaw, handsaw, try square, miter box, claw hammer, screwdriver, brace and bits, metal smoothing plane, level, rasps, chisels, punches, pliers, gimlet, awl, and tape measure.
hand tools Basic hand tools used in carpentry.

A backsaw is a type of saw characterized by a metal rib along its back. This design feature helps to keep the blade perfectly straight, which is particularly useful for making precise cuts. Backsaws are often used for making angular cuts and are guided by attachments that maintain their level and direction. They are a common type of hand saw used by carpenters, alongside ripsaws and crosscut saws.12

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