Saw set

The magnitude of set determines the cut width and prevents the blade of the saw from binding in the wood.

The essential components of the hammer type of saw set are an anvil and a striking tool.

These tools range from common blacksmith's equipment to specially designed and marketed saw sets.

[A], in some convenient flat place and hold the tooth of saw so that the point projects over the beveled surface fully one-quarter of an inch.

Rather than rely on the accuracy of the operator, such a device ensures only the portion of the saw under the pin is bent.

To more easily create a consistent set, a stop of some form is added to the design ensuring the tool be levered to the same angle on each tooth.

Two-handled, or pistol-grip saw sets use the action of two handles closing to move cams or plungers.

[3] The inventor Charles Morrill introduced a saw set with a plunger based on his patent.

[5] This design, as well as improvements added to it, came into prolific use and in the United States are frequently found with woodworking tools.

It utilizes a multi-position anvil and a special cam that clamps to the blade before the plunger pushes against the tooth.

This form includes the 42 series from Stanley (X, W and 442), an E. C. Stearns design, as well as some contemporary saw sets.