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BS 3159-1:1990

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

Woodworking saws for hand use Specification for hand saws

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-12-1998

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-07-1990

€140.23
Excluding VAT

Committees responsible
Foreword
Section 1. General
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Classification
Section 2. Manufacture
4. Material
5. Proportions and finish
6. Classes of saw
7. Marking
8. Tooth edge protection
9. Corrosion protection
Appendices
A. Tests
B. Notes on safety and safe usage
Tables
1. Number of points per 25 mm
2. Tooth geometry
3. Blade thickness
Figures
1. Nomenclature
2. Breasted saw
3. Geometry and nomenclature
4. Tooth forms and sharpening
5. Blade proportions
6. Checking for straightness and twist
7. Test rig for bend tests

Requirements for four classes of hand saw, two for the use of craftsmen, one for first grade general duty, and one for general duty in the DIY environment.

Committee
MTE/15
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
Supersedes

BS 2782-3:Methods 320A to 320F:1976 Methods of testing plastics. Mechanical properties Tensile strength, elongation and elastic modulus
BS 2782-3 Method 350:1984 Methods of testing plastics. Mechanical properties Determination of Izod impact strength of rigid materials
BS 427-1:1961 Method for Vickers hardness test Testing of metals

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