As sawing technology develops, electric saws are becoming one of the most commonly used tools in our projects. Electric saws are simpler and more convenient to use, and most woodworkers, DIY enthusiasts, and contractors are familiar with them.
However, there are many types of electric saws with different uses, which makes them confusing, especially for beginners. Today, we will briefly introduce 6 types of electric saws that use circular saw blades.
In this article, we will briefly introduce what materials they are suitable for, what projects they are suitable for, how to use them, and more. We hope that after reading this article, you will understand which electric saw can be used in your workshop or project.
Circular Saw
The circular saw is one of the most commonly used power saws on the market.
Due to its high portability and versatility, we can find it in many workshops. It is suitable for many applications, such as making straight bevel cuts, creating bevels for joinery, trimming woodworking works, etc.
Most circular saw blades are equipped with tungsten carbide teeth, but there are also some blades with abrasives for specific purposes.
When cutting a wooden board, first we need to make sure that the board is firmly fixed under the circular blade. Then, adjust the cutting depth. When the blade runs at high speed, the wood board is pushed to complete the cut.
Table Saw
The table saw, also known as a bench saw, is a basic cutting tool that can be found in every woodworker’s workshop.
The table saw can effectively cut wood boards to the required size. The blade is mounted on the table and extends upward when a piece of material needs to be cut. At the same time, we can adjust the height of the circular blade to obtain different cutting depths.
Unlike the circular saw, the table saw is fixed with a fixed workbench, so we should push the workpiece into the blade to complete the work.
Miter Saw
The miter saw is another commonly used electric saw that can be found in workshops, especially professional workshops. There are several types of miter saws, including the original miter box and saw, compound miter saw, standard miter saw, double compound miter saw, sliding compound miter saw, and LED or laser miter saw.
It’s specifically designed to make bevel cuts. Of course, it can make 90-degree straight cuts, but it is ideal for making precise and clean bevel cuts. Miter saws are great for shaping, trimming, and cutting a wide range of materials, but are best used for wood and metal.
Miter saw is also stationary and come with a work table. The work piece should be fixed on the work table. A rotating circular saw blade is mounted on a swing arm to work the work piece. There is also a gauge on the work table that helps in making precise bevel cuts.
Panel Saws
Sliding panel saws come with a sliding table that allows the wooden board to pass through the circular blade. The main use of panel saw is to cut larger panels into smaller pieces. They are usually kept in professional workshops and are great for cutting wood, plywood, MDF, laminate. If you have a pile of wooden boards waiting to be cut into smaller pieces, perhaps a panel saw can help you.
When it comes to panel saw types, there are two types, namely horizontal and vertical panel saw. A horizontal panel saw looks like a larger sized table saw and takes up a lot of floor space. On the contrary, a vertical panel saw is a vertical machine and therefore requires less space. A vertical panel saw uses a crosscut method where the blade cuts across the short side of the work piece. Vertical panel saws are more popular with many people than horizontal panel saws.
Radial Arm Saw
Radial arm saw is great for cutting long pieces of wood. They are used to make a variety of cuts such as straight cuts, bevel cuts, crosscuts, and compound cuts on a variety of materials, including wood, metal, concrete, and more.
The blade is attached to the radial arm, and the workpiece is fixed to the workbench. The arm carrying the rotating blade can cut the workpiece at different angles.
Radial arm saws were once popular and frequently used, but today, most people choose miter saws or table saws due to safety issues.
Floor Saw
As the name suggests, a floor saw is a power saw that is specifically designed to cut laminate flooring. It is an uncommon but useful power saw.
Floor saw is compact and can be used in limited spaces. Floor saws consist of a rectangular metal base and a small circular blade. When using a floor saw, we place the metal base on the floor and place the workpiece on the metal base. Then, guide the blade across the workpiece to make the cut. Floor saws can make straight cuts, bevel cuts, rip cuts, and cross cuts.
Having introduced so many types of power saws that use circular saw blades, is there one that you need for your project? If you are wondering which one you need, you can get a clearer answer after reading our article.
