Description
Distinguish modern (made of exotic alloys) and older (carbon steel) types of saws, and understand their differences and their possible (dis)advantages.
Alternative labels
Identify types of saws
distinguishing types of saws
discern types of saws
determine types of saws
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Distinguish types of saws is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Optional knowledge
Distinguish types of saws is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Crosscut saw operator: Crosscut saw operators use a manual crosscut saw. Crosscut sawing is used for ‘felling’ and ‘bucking’ trees, or taking off the limbs to obtain logs. Crosscut sawyers may also work with smaller crosscut saws in a workshop to make manual cuts.
References
- Distinguish types of saws – ESCO
