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Which saw is best suited for cutting metal?

Correct answer

A hacksaw

  1. A A crosscut saw
  2. B A hacksaw
  3. C A coping saw for thick wood
  4. D A chainsaw

Why this is the answer

A HACKSAW is best suited for cutting METAL — it has a fine-toothed blade designed for metal and is held in a frame under tension. ASVAB Shop Information tests cutting tools. CROSSCUT and RIP saws cut wood (across or along the grain); a COPING SAW cuts curves in thin wood; a CHAINSAW cuts large wood/trees. The hacksaw's fine, hardened teeth handle metal, plastic, and pipe. Matching the saw to the material (hacksaw for metal) is commonly tested shop knowledge.
Source: ASVAB Shop Information — Saws

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