What type of saw is used for cutting through a piece of metal?

• A. Crosscut saw
• B. Rip saw
• C. Framesaw
• D. Hacksaw

Answer: (D)

Cutting metal requires a blade and setup designed for harder, non-wood materials. A hacksaw fits this need perfectly: it uses a narrow, replaceable blade with fine teeth that can cut through metal like steel and aluminum without dulling as quickly as wood-cutting teeth would. The blade is held under tension in a rigid frame, which keeps it straight and gives you better control for precise, straight cuts in tougher material. Crosscut and rip saws are optimized for wood—their tooth shapes and spacing are designed to deal with wood fibers and grain, not metal. A framesaw is also a woodworking tool, typically used with long blades for wood cutting. Because of their tooth geometry and blade design, they aren’t suited for metal. So the best choice for cutting through metal is the hacksaw.