DESPITE MY AVOWED love of power tools, especially the cordless variety, there are times when you need to use a handsaw. And these can be cumbersome devices in untrained hands.
There are two key rules when using a handsaw. First, you should hold the grip so that you point your index finger along the length of the saw. For some reason, this greatly helps in sawing a straight line.
Second, to make a saw go through wood very much more easily, take a candle and rub it along both sides of the saw. By greasing the esides you reduce the friction on the sides of the saw, which means all your effort goes into making the teeth cut through the wood.
