May 27, 2015

Specialty Saws

With the different types of mechanically-powered specialty saws available, it can sometimes be difficult to know which saw is the right one for the job. This guide outlines the major categories of saws and describe the tasks for which they work best. They fall into one of three major categories: circular blade saws, reciprocating blade saws and continuous band saws.

Circular Blade Saws

Any mechanically powered saw with a circular, rotating blade is considered a circular blade saw. This category of saw can either be handheld or table-mounted.

Commonly used circular blade saws include:

Table Saw

A table saw has a fixed circular blade that rises from a slot in a table. With this type of saw, the material to be cut is moved across a blade that remains in a fixed location. Smaller table saws that can be set on a workbench are referred to as workbench saws. 

Electric Miter Saw

An electric miter saw, also known as a chop saw, cut-off saw or power miter box, is composed of a circular blade mounted on a rotating platform that can be set to specific angles, allowing precision cutting at a much greater speed than with the handheld alternative.

Reciprocating Blade Saws

A reciprocating blade saw is a mechanical saw that moves a blade back and forth to cut materials. These can be handheld or attached to a fixed platform.

Commonly used reciprocating blade saws include:

Jigsaw

A jigsaw, or saber saw, is a small, handheld saw with a narrow blade used for cutting out irregular shapes. It is very different than others due to it being designed to cut curves, rather than straight lines.

Continuous Band Saws

Unlike reciprocating saws, which use a blade that moves back and forth, continuous band saws use a blade that consists of a continuous band of metal with teeth on the outside edge. 

Commonly used band saws include:

Band Saw

A band saw is a stationary saw with a blade consisting of a continuous band of metal riding on wheels that rotate on the same plane. They are known for their uniform cutting action and are used for cutting meat, metal and timber.

 

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