Sawing without chips. The most common solution

This solution has been known for a long time and is applicable to both hand and power tools.

The reason for the appearance of chips is that the tool: a saw blade, a jigsaw file, a band saw blade or a hacksaw blade, breaks the fibers of the material at the exit point.

Partially, the issue of the appearance of chips is solved by a well-sharpened tool.

But the most common solution is to press the wood fibers with something and thereby prevent their appearance..

For a hacksaw, this can be sawing with a bag with an unnecessary piece of plywood or fiberboard.

For circulars, this is the use of a zero clearance liner. This liner is easy to replace when worn. And a similar insert can be used for a band saw.

Drawings of a universal workplace, with such a sawing module look here.

A circular saw can also be fitted with a zero clearance slide.

How I made such a sled look here.

The same solution works on the circular saw guide bar, when the saw blade goes against the guide bar.

For the jigsaw, to reduce chipping, except for reverse tooth files, you can add a trim with zero gap. This will help minimize chipping.

And the same principle is used when drilling holes. To avoid chipping at the exit of the drill, a backing is usually used.

In some cases, masking tape glued to the cutting line is used to keep the fibers from chipping.

In most cases, these two factors - a sharpened, tuned tool and ensuring that the fibers are clamped on the back side - will result in a clean, chip-free cut.

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