How to Cut Wood and Blocks with Saws

What Saws Are For

Saws are a Project Red Exploration tool category used for cutting wood and certain blocks more efficiently than a standard axe. The wiki lists a gold saw as an example, and like sickles, saws likely come in multiple material tiers. A saw is the tool you reach for when you are processing logs, planks, or similar wooden blocks and want faster results or specific cutting behavior.

When to Use a Saw Instead of an Axe

Use a saw when you are doing bulk wood processing — turning logs into planks, clearing a forest, or preparing large amounts of building material. For occasional single-block chopping, a regular axe is fine. The saw shines when you have a stack of logs and want to convert them quickly. Keep a saw in your hotbar during building projects so you do not have to swap tools constantly.

Durability and Tier Management

Like other tools, saws have durability and come in tiers. Gold saws are fast but fragile, so they are best for short crafting sessions. If you plan to process a lot of wood, bring a more durable tier or carry multiple saws. Repair or replace saws before they break mid-project. Store your saws in a dedicated chest near your crafting area so they are always on hand when you need to convert logs into planks or cut decorative wood blocks.