coping saw

noun

1. a saw consisting of a thin, light blade held, under tension, in a U -shaped frame that has a handle: used for cutting small curves in wood.

coping saw

noun

1. a handsaw with a U-shaped frame used for cutting curves in a material too thick for a fret saw

Word History and Origins

Origin of coping saw¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

After the different shapes have been properly laid out on the wood, the next thing to do is to saw them out with a coping-saw.

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The coping-saw is the principal tool needed for this work, and may be purchased with extra blades for about 25 cents.

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Cut the features out right to the line with a coping saw and smooth the edges and surfaces with No. 1/2 sandpaper.

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Cut out the features with a coping saw, taking pains to have the saw at right angles to the surface of the wood at all times.

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Strike all of these curves and cut to the line with a coping saw and finish smooth.

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