Saw & Blades

What It's Used for:
The hobby saw is not a very common tool for a hobbyist to own. In fact, most modelers can get by without ever owning one. The main draw of the hobby saw is the ability to hack thick metal models in half for complex conversion projects. This way, nothing can stand in the way of your intense hobby ambition. In addition to the hobby saw, you will probably want to dig up a sturdy desk vise to hold the items in place while you saw away.

On a smaller scale, the saw is used for those jobs that are just a wee-bit too much for clippers to handle. Having a hobby saw is nice, but it's more of a tool for the experienced hobbyist and terrain guru.

How NOT to Use It:
When using the saw, maintain a steady motion and don't force it along. If you neglect these simple rules, you'll ruin the blade, the object your trying to cut through, or your hand.

DO NOT use the hobby saw without first securing the object in place with either a clamp or vise. You could brace the model against a sturdy desk and saw very carefully, but a vise is generally a better idea. Holding the object in your hand or bracing it against your leg while you make the cut is stupid and dangerous. Your hand, no matter how strong, cannot hold steady and will make sawing a challenge. Also, you're just begging to hack through your leg or palm.