Rip saw: A rip saw, or tooth saw, is an all-purpose tool for woodworking when you want to make rough cuts. The teeth alternate between left and right bends, working like a chisel for cutting parallel to the grain. A rip saw cuts only on the push stroke to craft a clean cut along the grain.

What is the main purpose of a rip saw?

A rip saw is a wood saw that is specially designed for making a rip cut, a cut made parallel to the direction of the wood grain.

What is the difference between a cross cut saw and a rip saw?

In woodworking, a rip-cut is a type of cut that severs or divides a piece of wood parallel to the grain. The other typical type of cut is a cross-cut, a cut perpendicular to the grain. Unlike cross-cutting, which shears the wood fibers, a rip saw works more like a series of chisels, lifting off small splinters of wood.