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271846 Kirk Eppler 2020‑10‑01 Re: Stair Saws... Direction> Push or Pull???
Based on the shape of mine (handle), I assume push

https://kirkhmb.smugmug.com/Woodworking/Woodworking-Tools/i-StsspTJ

Looking at this one that MS scored at an estate sale we both attended, it
almost looks like the teeth at opposite ends are filed in different
directions

https://kirkhmb.smugmug.com/Woodworking/BAGaThons-and-Gatherings/170422
-Estate-Sale-Menlo/i-fZj7Z8Q">https://kirkhmb.smugmug.com/Woodworking/BAGaThons-
and-Gatherings/170422-Estate-Sale-Menlo/i-fZj7Z8Q

KE

On Thu, Oct 1, 2020 at 11:51 AM Frank Filippone 
wrote:

>
> When I look at the blades, most if the old ones have the blade installed
> so that the tool is obviously been used in the PULL configuration.
> These seem to old enough that it reflects the say the workman used the
> tool...
>
> SO I ask the multitude, those with experience and those who own these
> tools..... Which way do the teeth face?
>
> SO that you PUSH the saw to cut
>
> OR
>
> SO that you PULL the saw to cut
>
>
>

-- 
Kirk Eppler in Half Moon Bay, CA, trying to stay at low energy levels due
to the smoke

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