A Simpleton Raises a Simple Question: Coping Saw

2/27/05, 9:46 PM #1

Bob Hutchins in Central Texas
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A Simpleton Raises a Simple Question: Coping Saw

Bob Hutchins in Central Texas

>Howdy All!

Which way do you insert your coping saw blades in a traditional "P" style metal hoop coping saw -- to cut on the push or the pull stroke?

I've managed to confuse myself playing with it until I can't remember which is recommended. I'm using Disston blades I bought about 40 years ago, when the building supply I was working for closed it doors and liquidated stock (got three boxes of 10 paks - looks like they're gonna last me the rest of my life).

TIA

BobH

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2/27/05, 9:58 PM #2

Michael R
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Michael R

>I believe most people cut on the pull stroke. The frame's usually a little springy for cutting on the push stroke.

I learned to use it cutting vertically with the handle down, but looking at the top of the work - similar to the way a scroll saw works......

M R

Re: A Simpleton Raises a Simple Question: Coping Saw

2/28/05, 12:16 AM #3

Bill Houghton
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Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA

>Whichever way works, but, as Michael says, teeth toward the handle is usually best.

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2/28/05, 3:41 AM #4

Bob Hutchins in Central Texas
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Thanks, Guys! Thought So!

Bob Hutchins in Central Texas

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