What are three types of hand saws called?
handheld saws have two main types; the coping saw and the tenon
saw. The coping saw has a thin blade allowing for intricate curves
whereas the tennon has a very thick blade so is good for straight
edges.
In terms of electrical saws there is the scroll saw; another one
that has a thin blade which is pused up and down in quick succesion
to create a cutting arm.
Similar to this is the jigsaw which works on the same principal
but is free-standing and can be moved around giving you more
freedom.
There is also the band saw, which has a long ring blade which
circulates on two pulleys. This gives a very strong cutting motion
and is used for thicker materials.
Answer
Basically there are two types of hand saw'
A cross cut saw which cuts across the grain of the wood.
A rip saw that cuts along the grain of the wood.