Know Your Tool: Miter Saw
A miter saw, commonly known as a “chop saw,” is a tool that can easily and quickly cut a piece of wood or other material in two. Learn the basics of how to use one right here on Make:.
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How-To: Turn a Sewing Machine into a Scroll Saw
If you’ve got an extra sewing machine, but you need a functional scroll saw, then you can thank Instructables user SDX42 for this clever tutorial to make a sewing machine into a a scroll saw!
Cutting Dovetail Joints by Hand
Dovetail joints are an ancient way of mating two pieces of wood at a corner. Often used in cabinet-making, the dovetail joint is both extremely strong, and aesthetically pleasing.
Ten Tips for Hand Saws and Blades
There are a plethora of reasons to choose a hand saw over an electric in certain situations. But if you want to try them out, there are some things you need to know. Here are ten tips to help you on your way.
Hand-Painted Saw
Artist Zachary Smith uses saws as charming canvases for his handsome hand-painted typography.
Homemade Wooden Scroll Saw is both Beautiful and Functional
Japanese maker Mikiono built this scroll saw entirely from wood, with relatively few metal components. Check out the video to see – and hear – the machine in action!
Electric musical saw
Make pal Mad Maxine sent me this video of musician T.J. Hill playing his electric musical saw – a 26″ Stanley hand saw with a contact mic, run through his guitar effects and amped to 11, I believe.
