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compass saw
noun
Carpentry.
- a small handsaw with a narrow, tapering blade for cutting curves of small radii; whipsaw.
compass saw
noun
- a hand saw with a narrow tapered blade for making a curved cut
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of compass saw1
First recorded in 1670–80
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Bore holes in the corners of the doors and windows and saw out with keyhole or compass saw.
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Figure 48.—18th century: The handle of the compass saw, characteristically Dutch in shape, is an outstanding example of a recurring functional design, one which varied according to the hand of the sawer.
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Cut out the ends with a compass saw.
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When hardwood is being turned it is sometimes advisable to saw the block almost round with a compass saw or bandsaw, if one is to be had.
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