why can't i saw a straight ?

Answer 1

Mark your straight line on whatever it is you are sawing;
Position (central) yourself so that you can see the wood both sides of the saw (a bit difficult to explain). Start sawing and Keep checking that you are still 'on the line'.

That, and practice (lots).....

Pauline

Answer 2

It's a bit too early for comedy for me, though I can chuckle at some answers.
I suspect you meant "LINE"; and while I don't want to get too DEEP either, there are various reasons.
Most especially when using a hand saw, your angle is either to the left or right of the cut line, hence your arm isn't usually "square" with the blade or cut.
If using a power saw, the tool still follows where the user guides it.
The miter box idea is certainly valid, as would be a "chop saw"

Steven Wolf

Answer 3

Most common causes are, the saw is not held correctly, grip the handle with the index finger extended along the side of the handle. Trying to force the saw to cut, apply only minimal downward pressure use long and even strokes and allow the saw to to the work. make sure the saw is sharp and correctly selected for the type and size of material you are cutting

Answer 4

It could be the saw blades you are using ... cheaper saw blades are pressed, not cut, pushing all the teeth to one side. Try using a better grade of sawblade. What kind of saw are you using? For a straight line on my scrollsaw with pressed blades, I must push the wood through at an angle!

Answer 5

I saw a straight once.

Answer 6

I can't see straight... fancy a go on the see-saw?
!0 points?

Answer 7

Try a miter box. You'll find sometimes the grain of the wood will hinder straight cuts.

Answer 8

you have to use the bottom part of the saw to turn it in the direction you want to go

Answer 9

maybe because you can't understand the English directions on the back of the saw.

Answer 10

use longer strokes(all of the saw)