Woodworking saws for hand use Specification for hand saws

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

12-15-1998

Language(s)

English

Published date

07-31-1990

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
Section 1. General
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Classification
Section 2. Manufacture
4. Material
5. Proportions and finish
6. Classes of saw
7. Marking
8. Tooth edge protection
9. Corrosion protection
Appendices
A. Tests
B. Notes on safety and safe usage
Tables
1. Number of points per 25 mm
2. Tooth geometry
3. Blade thickness
Figures
1. Nomenclature
2. Breasted saw
3. Geometry and nomenclature
4. Tooth forms and sharpening
5. Blade proportions
6. Checking for straightness and twist
7. Test rig for bend tests

Requirements for four classes of hand saw, two for the use of craftsmen, one for first grade general duty, and one for general duty in the DIY environment.

Committee	MTE/15
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	14
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
Supersedes	BS 3159-1:1959

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