The sash saw frees painted-shut windows
Old windows get painted and caulked shut, and forcing them open splits the sash. The sash saw is the tool for cutting them free. The sharp teeth work through built-up paint and caulk so the window comes loose in short order, without prying or gouging.
It’s built like the old hand tools. A solid maple handle for the looks and the long haul, and a coated steel blade you can replace when it wears. The recessed screws and coated blade keep the job mar-free, so you free the window without damaging the wood you’re working to keep.
Frequently asked questions
What is a sash saw used for?
It frees painted-shut windows. Old windows get painted and caulked shut, and forcing them open splits the sash. The sash saw’s sharp teeth cut through built-up paint and caulk so the window comes loose quickly, without prying or gouging the wood.
Will a sash saw damage the wood?
No. The recessed screws and coated blade keep the job mar-free, so you free the window without damaging the wood you’re working to keep. The sharp cutting teeth do the work instead of prying and gouging.
What is the sash saw made of?
It has a solid maple handle and a coated steel blade. The maple handle is built for the looks and the long haul, and the steel blade is replaceable when it wears.
Can you replace the blade on the sash saw?
Yes. The coated steel blade is replaceable, so you can swap it out when it wears instead of replacing the whole tool.
Picking the right tool or material? These guides from The Craftsman Blog help you choose it and use it well.
Watch the tutorial
How To: Open a Stuck Window
Decades of paint and caulk are what seal most old windows shut, and a few simple tools break them free. Scott shows the method. A sash saw is the right tool for cutting through painted-in seams.
Related tutorials
From The Craftsman Blog
How To: Remove Window Sash
Removing window sash cleanly is the first move in restoring a double-hung, and decades of paint can make it tricky. This guide shows the order of operations. A sash saw is exactly the tool for freeing painted-in stops.