ripsaw

• Sierra manual diseñada específicamente para cortar madera en dirección de las fibras, es decir, a lo largo del grano.

A handsaw designed specifically for cutting wood along the direction of the grain.

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   A handsaw designed specifically for cutting wood along the grain, typically with larger, more aggressive teeth than a crosscut saw.

   Serrucho para corte al hilo

   • He used a ripsaw to cut the plank lengthwise.
   • The carpenter sharpened the teeth of his ripsaw before starting the project.
   • A ripsaw is essential for making long, straight cuts in timber.