Types of saw blades

[waynejkruse10]

I know that Ripsaws are designed to cut parralel to the grain, and crosscut saws are designed to cut at a right angle to the grain. But what are the physical differences between them. I need to classify different types of saws into the two catergories and im not sure how to classify them.

Thanks

[vsquizz]

This topic has been covered a number of times on the board before. A search will reveal a lot of information to wade through.

Some information is also available here;

http://www.woodtechtooling.com/Saw_Blades/sawblades101.html

http://www.dewalt.com/us/articles/article.asp?Site=woodworking&ID=353

http://www.okcorrell.sekmarketplace.com/sekm/BusOrgs/okCSharp/okCCircSawSelGde.html

and about a guzzillion others. Oh BTW, this read is likely to develop legs to somewhere other than the woodturning section:D

Have fun, cheers

[waynejkruse10]

thanks for the help.