Stanley 217202 14-inch 350mm FatMax Tenon/ Back Saw 13tpi

Step 1:

You can achieve a good cut without tearing out by marking the line with a knife, not with a pencil. Always saw on the bad side (cut side). If you are unsure, leave some space. If necessary, protruding wood can be planed subsequently flat.

Align the good side upwards so that splinters or torn areas are covered at the bottom. This is particularly important when working on ceiling or floor coverings, such as laminate.

Step 2:

Start cutting at the edge farthest away from you. Hold the saw at an angle of approx. 30° to the surface. Use the thumb nail of your free hand or a remnant piece to position the cut to the bad side. The first stroke should be more like a light pull to create the cut line (notch).

If the saw is correctly in the notch, continue to saw at an angle between 45° and 60° to the surface.

Step 3:

Hold the handle firmly but relaxed. Keep your wrist, elbow and shoulder in line with the saw blade and marked line. You should also keep your head and eyes in line with the cut.

Use the whole length of the saw with constant, non-rushing movements. The speed can be increased by lowering the handle once the blade has slipped half through the material on impact. Lower the handle when pulling. Slow down the pace when the saw leaves the marked line. Correct your standing position and carefully try to restore the mark.

The saw sound shows you the end of the cut. Support the sawn piece of wood so that it does not fall off uncontrollably.