About this objectBucksaw - a crosscut saw used to cut logs or firewood to length. The bucksaw blade is of even width for its full length but can be replaced with blades of finer or more coarse teeth.
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Subject and Association KeywordsAgriculture
Subject and Association KeywordsFarming
Subject and Association KeywordsTool
Subject and Association DescriptionBucksaw is designed to cut across the grain and was used across Port Stephens for clearing land, preparing firewood, cutting timber for building and small logging projects.
Its portability was a prime feature, and this versatile saw was widely used across the region up until the advent of power tools.
