Hand saws - 'binding' - what does it mean?

[Roy66]

I keep reading about hand saws with special features that help to prevent 'binding'.

What exactly is binding and what causes it?

Cheers,

R

 

[joe-90]

Binding is when the blade grips and bends. That is why the teeth are 'set' - splayed out so to speak to cut a slot wider than the saw.

 

[Roy66]

Cheers Joe!

 

[gregers]

this is where good ole candle wax comes into it,or if your a really old duffer like i remember seeing they used to use tallow.