Look up: fretsaw

1. fretsaw
   (from the article `hand tool`) The fretsaw was a mid-16th century invention that resulted from innovations in spring-driven clocks. It consisted of a U-shaped metal frame, on which ...
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2. Fretsaw
   Belongs to the same family as piercing and coping saws. They have "G" frames and flexible, removable blades; a good saw for cutting holes and curves in thin section plywood and for cutting veneers. In use, the frame is guided and steadied with one hand, while the handle is pushed and maneuvered with the other. See also coping saw and piercing saw.
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3. Fretsaw
   The `fretsaw` is a saw used for intricate cutting work which often incorporates tight curves. Although the coping saw is often used for similar work, the fretsaw is capable of much tighter radii and more delicate work. It has a distinctive appearance due to the depth of its frame (typically between ...
   Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fretsaw