Types of Power Saws and Their Uses

Different Types of Power Saws

1. Miter Saw

2. Circular Saw

3. Stationary Saw

4. Compound Miter Saw

5. Chop Saw

6. Jig Saw

7. Portable Saw

8. Table Saw

9. Chain Saw

10. Radial Arm Saw

11. Flooring Saw

12. Panel Saw

13. Oscillating Saw

14. Rotary Saw

15. Scroll Saw

16. Pole Saw

17. Wet Tile Saw

18. Reciprocating Saw

1. Miter Saw:

These are referred to as those saws which are found being operated similarly to the circular saws in which they are found having a round blade which is found to be pulled downwards in order to cut the material. This type of saw is found to be specifically designed in order to make precise angled cuts which are found to be notable for the miter joints and are when two pieces of woods are found to be seamlessly joined at any particular angle. Miter saws are found helping you to custom set all those tools which are found making any angle of cut that is needed which are found to be indispensable if you at all you are cutting, trimming or molding.

2. Circular Saw:

This saw is termed in such a way due to its blade, which is found to be in a circular shape. The circular blade is found to spin at a higher speed which is thus guided down by the user in order to cut the material that needs to be held firmly in place underneath it.

These are the saws which are hugely popular due to their versatility as well as portability. These are the saws which are found to be reasonably light in weight and which can also be transported to the construction sites or can be used in various different locations with ease. They are found to be compatible with a huge number of different blade types which are responsible for enabling them to cut through various types of materials that can include stone, metal, wood, plastic, and ceramics.

3. Stationary Saw: 

Stationary band saws are found being popular amongst the safety-conscious carpenters as these are found having no danger of kickback which is present while using a table saw. Band saws are found having a band of continuous blade which is responsible for spinning around 2 or 3 wheels in order to make the cuts. The blades are responsible for having fine teeth, which make them suitable to work on a range of materials. These blades are found forming part of a heavy table which makes this tool for a workshop as compared to the one which can be driven around.

4. Compound Miter Saw:

A compound saw is referred to as that saw which is like a hyped-up miter saw. These are found to be the ones which are found to be the same blade that operates on an arm rather than a pivoting lever. This gives the user a greater scope in order to adjust for highly complex cutting. These are the saws which can produce miter, straight as well as compound cuts which are great for efficiency and precision.

5. Chop Saw: 

Chop saws are found to be the ones which are likely to the circular saws and at the same time offer portability of being larger than a standard circular saw. These saws are found to be intended for cutting through metal or masonry and have smooth toothless blades that have been specifically designed with the abrasives in order to cut through the chosen material.

6. Jig Saw:

A jigsaw is a referred to as a handheld power tool which is found making both straight as well as curved cuts. These are the saws which are found having a downward pointing blade which is guided by an upper handle and comes with both corded as well as cordless varieties. These saws are specially designed light in weight so that it can be handled easily, as well as they can be quiet and mostly suitable for cutting out patterns in thin materials like plywood.

7. Portable Saw:

Portable band saws are known to be the simple portable version of stationary band saw, which is accompanied with a looped blade that is found running around 2 wheels for cutting. The main advantage of this tool is that it can be taken to a jobsite with ease, whereas it is found only suitable for cutting the smaller items like pipes. These tools particularly are popular amongst the metalworkers, plumbers, and welders.

8. Table Saw:

Table saws have are found having a circular rotatory blade which emerges upwards from out of a table in order to cut the material which is selected. This work is found to be in almost all the opposite way to a circular saw, in which you pull the blade down onto your material. The depth of the blade of such type of saw is seen to be adjustable according to your cutting needs, and the blade itself can be swapped out for masonry or metal blades so that different types of materials can be cut. 

9. Chain Saw:

Chainsaws are referred to as those saws which are found to be operated with the use of a linked chain that is found being rotating around a piece of steel, with the specially designed that are teeth attached, which cut through the wood at a very high speed. These types of saws are most commonly used in order to cut through the lumber and fell or trim trees. Chainsaws are found to come along with various power sources which can include gas engines, battery-powered motors, or corded electric powered motors.

10. Radial Arm Saw:

Radial arm saw is referred to as that saw which is found having a circular rotating blade that is attached to one arm which is found being raised over the table to which it is attached. The arms of such saw can be moved at various angles in order to allow the user to achieve the straight cuts, miter cuts, and compound cuts.

11. Flooring Saw:

Flooring saw is found to be a specialized tool which has been specifically designed in order to aid in the fitting flooring, which includes the hardwood, laminate, and bamboo. The flooring saws are responsible for making straight cuts as well as miter cuts which is designed and is known to be a portable replacement for a table saw.

12. Panel Saw: 

Panel saw is referred to as those which operate similarly to the table saws, whereas they cut either vertically or horizontally, often with a sliding table which makes you feed the materials through the blade. These saws are the ones which are found to be used commonly in producing the road signs, cabinet making, and other industries where the cutting of large panels is found being required. 

13. Oscillating Saw:

Oscillating tool is referred to as a saw which seems to be like a grinder accompanied with a blade attachment. The oscillation of the blades is so quick that it feels like a slight vibration while using it. These are the saws which are found offering great versatility, as they can not only cut, but can also grind, scrape, or remove caulk and grout.

14. Rotary Saw:

Rotary saws are the one which are found having a small blade that gets attached to a drill-style handle. These saws are known to be the handheld saws which are powered by rechargeable batteries or corded electricity. These are known to be an alternative to all the handheld keyhole saws which are particularly used for cutting the drywall, paneling, or patterns.

15. Scroll Saw:

Scroll saw is referred to as a portable tool which is designed for carrying out intricate and precise work like the patterns, spiral lines, and scrolls. The blade is responsible for continuous oscillation, which is attached to a band, and is this fixed to a small table where you can hold your materials in place while cutting.

16. Pole Saw:

Pole saws is known to be the one which is found consisting a telescopic pole accompanied with a chainsaw that is attached to the opposite end of the handle. These saws are especially designed in order to prune and trim the hedges and trees of tall heights, without having used any ladder

17. Wet Tile Saw:

These saws are the ones which are designed specifically for cutting flooring or wall tiles without chipping or cracking them. This is found to be a portable piece of machinery that can be easily transported within job sites and used in situ at the place where the user is fitting tiling. These saws can be referred to as the ones which can be operated similarly to a circular saw, accompanied with a round blade that spins at high speed and is pulled down over the tile in order to slice it.

18. Reciprocating Saw: