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* [[Jigsaw]] or [[saber saw]] (mainly US), narrow blade for cutting irregular shapes, typically held in one hand with the barrel perpendicular to the saw blade. Historically, the term jigsaw was also commonly used for what is now usually called a scroll saw. | * [[Jigsaw]] or [[saber saw]] (mainly US), narrow blade for cutting irregular shapes, typically held in one hand with the barrel perpendicular to the saw blade. Historically, the term jigsaw was also commonly used for what is now usually called a scroll saw. | ||
* [[Reciprocating saw]] or [[sabre saw]] (mainly UK and Australia), action similar to a jigsaw, but much larger, more powerful and with a longer stroke with the blade parallel to the barrel. Normally held in both hands, useful for demolition work or for cutting [[Pipe (material)|pipe]]. Sometimes powered by compressed air. | * [[Reciprocating saw]] or [[sabre saw]] (mainly UK and Australia), action similar to a jigsaw, but much larger, more powerful and with a longer stroke with the blade parallel to the barrel. Normally held in both hands, useful for demolition work or for cutting [[Pipe (material)|pipe]]. Sometimes powered by compressed air. | ||
* | * Scroll saw, saw for making intricate curved cuts (scrolls), the first of which were pedal powered. Traditionally called a jigsaw. | ||
* [[Dragsaw]], internal combustion powered saw used for bucking logs before the advent of the chainsaw. | * [[Dragsaw]], internal combustion powered saw used for bucking logs before the advent of the chainsaw. | ||
* [[Sternal saw]], used in surgery to open a patient's [[sternum]]. | * [[Sternal saw]], used in surgery to open a patient's [[sternum]]. | ||