A coarse toothed saw that is used to make straight cuts in lumber with the grain of the wood. The teeth of a ripsaw are sharpened at right angles to the blade which allows them to follow a straight line rather than drifting with the grain of the wood. Ripsaw blades are usually 26” in length and have 4 to 8 teeth per inch (tpi).
Crosscut saws are designed for making straight cuts across the grain in wood. The teeth are sharpened at an angle and beveled to a point, allowing them to cut cleanly without splintering. The blades on crosscut saws are generally 26” long and have 8 to 12 tpi for smoother cuts than ripsaws.