Description
Be acquainted with the use of different kinds of crosscut saws, which consist mainly of felling and bucking saws.
Alternative labels
varieties of crosscut saws
type of crosscut saw
kinds of crosscut saws
categories of crosscut saws
sorts of crosscut saws
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Types of crosscut saws is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Optional knowledge
Types of crosscut 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.
Sawmill operator: Sawmill operators work with automated lumber mill equipment which saws timber into rough lumber. They also handle various sawing machines which further process the lumber in various shapes and sizes. These processes are nowadays often computer controlled.
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
- Types of crosscut saws – ESCO
