103 Types of Saws and Their Uses

Whether you are a professional craftsman, carpenter, or DIY hobbyist, you will need several types of saws in your life.

From fixing kitchen cabinets to shaping garden trees, you have to apply a wide range of saws to accomplish various goals.

Apart from ripping wood, many saws can be used on concrete or metal cutting projects too. You can’t think of a complete workshop without 5-6 different kinds of saws.

Therefore, you need to have precise knowledge about different types of saws and their uses to choose the best saw for the right task.

The List of Different Types of Saws

To make this article organized and easily understandable, I am going to separate the saws into two significant categories. They are hand saws or manual saw and powered saws. Here, I am going to talk about both types in detail.

Without further delay, let’s take a tour of the world of saws.

Different Types of Hand Saws

As we know, hand saws are fashioned to operate by hands, and you don’t need any electricity. So, you have to use the saw manually. Let’s start discussing all types of hand saws.

1. Hacksaw

Here is the first saw of our list, and this handy saw is an excellent option for metalworking. All you need to do is connect the saw’s blade to the object you want to cut and push the saw back and forth.

Though it’s similar to a coping saw, it has a fine-toothed blade where the teeth face downward or upward. Moreover, this saw comes with a C-shaped frame, and it secures the blade in its position while cutting things. The blade length is around 10-12 inches, and the cutting depth purely depends on the manufacturer or the saw model.

There are 2 varieties of hacksaw available on the marketplace.

2. Panel Hacksaw

A panel hacksaw can effortlessly cut through the metal sheet because of its unique design. There is a thin sheet behind the blade’s kerf, which enables it to cut without any interruption by the frame.

3. Junior Hacksaw

Junior hacksaw is a small saw, and the blade is almost half of the usual hacksaw, the pins are clenched by frame rungs. Though this kind of saw is usually made with low alloy steel, It’s a useful tool for your toolbox.

Uses of hacksaw

• For cutting metal, plastic, and wood in small DIY projects.
• For shaping PVC pipes.

4. Crosscut saw

If you are looking for a conventional saw, then you can buy a crosscut saw, and it has the specialty to produce fine cuts in uneven or rough wooden surfaces. Its thick blade’s teeth are larger compared to other traditional handsaws.

However, in some regions, this crosscut saw is also called the bucking saw, or felling saw.

 Uses of crosscut saw

• For getting accurate crosscut.
• To cut rough woods.

5. Japanese Saw

Because of their impressive cutting ability, Japanese saws are becoming popular day by day. Japanese saws are relatively thin compared to European saws. While using a traditional European saw, you would have to apply a push stroke but with the Japanese saw, you would have to apply a pull stroke to cut.

Japanese saws are relatively faster & produce less sawdust, and the application of push stroke puts less strain on the blade, ensuring longevity for the blade.

There are 2 variety of Japanese saw available on the marketplace

6. Dozuki Saw

To get precise cuts, you would need this saw. The saw has a rigid back, which makes the precise cut possible.

7. Ryoba Saw

It’s a double side saw. Both sides of the blade have teeth, mostly used for rip & crosscuts.

Uses of Japanese saw

• To cut and shape timber pieces.
• For getting precise cut.
• Ideal for fast and less dust producing work.

8. Fret Saw

If you face difficulties reaching the tight curves, then a fret saw will be the perfect tool for this job. It has a thick frame, which gives it a unique appearance. Wingnuts are installed to clamp the blade into position.

Uses of fret saw

• Used in timber work.
• To cut Perspex and plywood.

9. Veneer Saw

It is a 4 inch long, double edge small saw. It has a high offset handle and a slim curved blade. It’s best known for providing precise cuts. With a veneer saw, you can easily shape your dowels and tenons.

Uses of veneer saw

• trimming the dowels, tenons.
• To remove lumps from surface.

10. Rip-Cut Saw

This is a stunning saw having a perfect design to move the saw quickly within the wood that you cut. It is great for cutting wood or bamboo as quickly by utilizing its sharp blade’s teeth and equal teeth placement. However, less blade makes it better for precision cuts.

Uses of rip cut saw

• To get perfect rip cut
• Mostly for cutting and shaping wood pieces

11. Pruning Saw

It’s the best handheld tool for your garden maintenance that can effortlessly trim shrubs and branches. You can find many varieties of pruning saw depending on the type of tree branch. You can easily cut a 2-inch unit with a hand pruning saw.

Uses of pruning saw

• Cutting branches.
• Trimming trees.

12. Coping Saw

Coping saw is one of the common types of hand saws that can effortlessly make external and internal cuts. Also, this saw is considered one type of bow saw. However, it has a thin blade which is crafted with steel alloy.

The sharp blade is positioned and stretched between the saw’s steel frame. The blade’s teeth face downwards.

The best part of a coping saw is its ability to cut through a hole or even a cutout. You can do that by removing the saw’s blade and then stringing it through the wooden hole or cutout.

Uses of coping saw

• To cut wooden molds.
• To cut through soft metal such as aluminum.

13. Wallboard Saw

Here comes another double edge saw with a short & wide blade. It kinda looks like a keyhole saw, though it has fewer teeth density per inch compared to others.

Uses of wallboard saw

• It’s used to get starter holes for panels or walls.
• Mostly used for household minor maintenance job.

14. Keyhole saw

It is a slim and long saw with a small hole for gripping. This unique grip is responsible for such a peculiar name. There are two varieties of keyhole saw available on the market: Fixed blade & retractable blade type. The fixed-blade is mostly used in construction sites.

Uses of keyhole saw

• Cut soft materials.
• Get drill-like holes in the wall without drilling.

15. Musical saw

A musical saw, also known as the singing saw, it is a hand saw that can produce beautiful ethereal musical tone. It’s a long and wide saw with elegant range for producing quite a fine-tune. Musicians use a wooden dowel as a bow. The playing process is almost similar to the violin.

Uses of musical saw

• As a musical instrument.

16. Plywood Saw

Plywood tends to get torn and spread in contact with saws. So, to get a clean-cut, you would need a specialized fine-toothed blade for effective cutting. In this case, an 11-inch long plywood saw should be your first choice. It has curved teeth on the upper edge of the blade and has 14 teeth per inch density, making it easier to cut on the inside of the panel.

Uses of plywood saw

• To precisely and elegantly cut through plywood

17. Backsaw

For satisfactory control and accurate cut, your first choice should be Backsaw. It has a stiffening rib on the opposite end of the cutting edge, helping it perform elegantly.  A backsaw is densely tooth and stiffening ribs that limit Its ability to deep cuts.

There are quite a few varieties of backsaw available on the market.

18. Tenon Saw

It’s a medium-sized saw. The saw is famous for cutting tenons and generally available in 13 teeth per inch version. You can use it for rip cut and crosscut.

19. Sash Saw

It’s a thin and flexible saw used for removing the slashes, also used in forging window straps.

20. Dovetail Saw

This a small saw used in cutting dovetails. The number of teeth per inch in this saw is relatively high, and they are edged up in a rip tooth pattern enabling it to give an elegant crosscut finish.

21. Gent’s Saw

It’s a small-sized saw with a straight turned handle. Also, it is adapted for use in making joints in small-scale woodwork.

22. Razor Saw

Razor saw is a fine pitched, small size backsaw. It can cleanly and effectively handle cutting softwood without ruining its delicate shape.

Uses of backsaw

• used in woodworking for precise work.
• cutting dovetails, miters, or tenons.
• Making musical instruments, dollhouse.
• Making Miniature models.
• To cut softwood, plastic and soft metals.

23. Bow Saw

This is a bow-shaped vast blade crosscut-saw with a large circular guide bar. The tooth of the blade is placed in between two narrow handles; a slim stretcher supports these handles.

Uses of a bow saw

• To get fine crosscut.
• Cutting branches or firewood.

24. Frame saw

In a frame, the blade is placed in a rectangular frame. The blade is kept at a 90-degree angle to the frame. It helps the blade to cut through the middle.

Uses of a frame saw

• To cut big trees.
• Shaping beams and columns of wooden buildings.

 Different Types of Powered Saws

Powered saws, as the name suggests, are mechanically powered tools. The power they get from electricity drives them to either cut or trim. There are many types of powered saws out there with various usage. Let’s look at them.

25. Band Saw

This is a stationary power saw, and you won’t move around once it is installed.

Moreover, a bandsaw is an excellent example of a handy saw, which cut through various materials using just interchangeable blades.

The saw has a long blade, and you have to feed materials into the blade manually. Moreover, it is one of the most accurate and precise cutting machines that you can find for curved and straight cuts.

Its long blade is equipped with varying degrees of saw teeth. The blade’s length is also determined by your machine’s size and the type of material you want to cut.

There are several types of bandsaws. Let’s see them one by one:

26. Horizontal Band Saw

A horizontal band can easily cut thick pieces of metal and plastic.

The blade stays at a stationary position thanks to the attached clamps. As a result, you would find horizontal band saws with various specifications. Also, you can have portable ones.

27. Vertical Band Saw

In a Vertical bandsaw, the blade stays in a stationary path. Most of the time the blade is manufactured with a blade welder. There is a built-in air blower to blow the chips away from the working area. The air blower also reduces the overheating effect.

28. Portable Band Saw

If you are looking for a handheld bandsaw to carry different job sites, then you buy this lightweight and versatile bandsaw. This fantastic saw is very famous among professional artisans. Additionally, this portable band saw is able to cut critical edges and curved lines.

29. Metal Band Saw

This band saw has rigid blades to deal with a thick metal piece. Its sturdy blade is set to a moderate speed to cut metal professionally. Its unique teeth formation on its blade makes the saw super-efficient in slicing metal.

30. Benchtop Band Saw

If you are looking for a compact but powerful bandsaw that can cut things quickly without occupying a large space, then the benchtop bandsaw is the best option. Most DIY hobbyists love to include this saw in their workshop as it’s a very user-friendly saw.

31. Meat Band Saw

Meat band saws have a stainless-steel blade with fine teeth. The knife edges are usually plain, and the teeth are heat resistant. Moreover, it is relatively easy to clean and maintain.

32. Wood Saws

This is a specialist in cutting wood, and it comes in three different versions to meet the demand of different woodworking needs. The three popular additions of wood saws are double-cut saw, resaw saw, and head saw. Moreover, this efficient saw ensures that you achieve minimum timber waste.

Uses of band saw

• To cut heavy metal sheet.
• To cut big wooden log.
• Modified saw can cleanly cut through meat.
• Used to cut a myriad of jigsaw shapes.

33. Circular Saw

This is the most common type of saw that you might find in every DIY or professional’s arsenal. It is a lightweight yet powerful saw with a handheld design. However, you might push the saw manually to cut materials.

A circular saw is fashioned with a circular blade that rotates at great speed to cut things in no time. This saw has both corded and cordless version, but types are incredibly portable, and that’s why, serious carpenters love this saw. Also, you will be a big fan of their grip and convenient handle. The user-friendly and powerful performance of the saw help you to make a rich woodworking career.

There are many types of circular saws. But the most popular circular saws names are here:

34. Corded Circular Saw

You need to connect the electrically powered Circular saw to the power outlet using its power cord. Great for indoor work.

35. Cordless Circular Saw

Battery-powered, portable, and versatile power tool. Great for both indoor and outdoor works.

36. Compact Circular Saw

It’s a small, easy to use, and effortless working experience. You can use a single hand to grip and cut with a mini saw.

37. Worm Drive Circular Saw

It has a narrow shape thanks to the manufacturing outline. Moreover, the motor is parallel to the saw blade. It’s excellent for crosscutting. In addition to that, a worm drive possesses large gear teeth. It’s a powerful tool weighing 12 to 15 lbs.

38. Sidewinder Circular Saw

It’s a wide saw but comparatively small compared to the other version. The handle is near the blade, which will ensure better control over the overall cutting process. Its weight is almost 8 to 9 lb. Because of the lightweight nature, it’s gonna be super easy to handle.

39.Hypoid Circular Saw

It has a high rpm and torque ratio. The axes are non-parallel and don’t intersect, thus give it a hypoid structure. It has almost eighty to ninety percent efficiency.

40. Abrasive Circular Saw

Abrasive circular saws can cut through hard materials utilizing the frictional force. If you are regularly cutting with an abrasive circular saw, then it will be wise to put your money on an expensive blade. The blade’s design solely depends on your demand; what will you be doing with this blade.

This circular saw comes in 2 setups. A table like set up for metal and tiles cutting purposes and a sidewinder like setup is for cutting concrete & asphalt.

41. Biscuit joiners Circular Saw

Biscuit circular saw can join two different pieces of wood and doesn’t leave any noticeable marks. It’s small and lightweight compared to other circular saws. Though it’s not that versatile power tool, the elegant finish and untraceable joining ability makes it a unique power tool.

42. Metal Cutting Circular Saw

It’s usually smaller but quite powerful and heat resistant saw. It’s used to cut heavy metal sheets. The only downside is it has a low RPM. It will take patience and time to finish any metal project.

Uses of circular saw

• Cut through the heavy metal sheet
• Cut heavy and dense granite
• To cut and shape timber pieces
• To cut plexiglass
• To get precise angular cut

43. Chainsaw

Introducing a dominant cutter that can rip any size of wood within few seconds. Yes, a chainsaw can cut large pieces of wood including trees. It is a mechanically powered handheld saw. It has a tooth set attached with a rotating chain. The chain revolves around a steel panel with tremendous speed.

As the chain runs, it slices through the wood with high power and an even greater force. The majority of these saws use the gasoline engine to power the chain that has the teeth. However, some chainsaw runs by electricity. An electric motor drives this chainsaw model. Nonetheless, an electric-powered chainsaw can’t generate equal power as a gas-powered saw.

To control the chain’s positioning, it includes a built-in clutch. The clutch also helps to guard the operator of the chainsaw from the engine’s kickbacks. In addition to that, it also stops the engine from getting overheat or stalling inside the wood.

Moreover, the saw’s guide bar is made of high-quality steel. This metal makes it highly durable. It sits at approximately 40cm – 90 cm and gives more cutting length.

There are many types of chainsaws. But the most popular chainsaws names are here:

44. Gas Chainsaw

This chainsaw runs on fuel having gasoline and engine oil. It is the most powerful chainsaw that is used in large forest tree cutting projects. A gas chainsaw leaves fumes and cause huge sound but you won’t complain about its ability to cut woods and trees.

45. Electric Chainsaw

This saw operates by getting power from an electric source. This saw may not work as good as gas chainsaw for large scale works, but it is the ideal tool for DIYers and homeowners to do small to medium scale tasks with the saw.

46. Cordless chainsaw

To provide you more comfort and freedom in cutting trees, a cordless chainsaw is an excellent choice. It can be both gas and electric powered. However, in most cases, it comes with a rechargeable battery attached to it.

47. Top Handle Chainsaw

This type of chainsaw is very compact and has proper weight balance around the handle. That’s why; professional arborists and tree climbers also make the most out of the saw. You can operate this saw with one hand.

48. Rare Handle Chainsaw

If you are looking for a safer chainsaw to apply for a long time, then you should get a rare handle chainsaw. This machine’s handle is given at the back part of the saw, which saves your body and hands from brutal kickbacks. However, some rare handle chainsaws have front handle facilities too.

49. Concrete Chainsaw

As the name tells the story, a concrete saw is made to cut concrete or metal objects that are super tough to cut. This saw has a heavy-duty chain, which gives it such power and performance. Also, concrete chainsaw is handy for construction or demolition work.

50. Rescue Chainsaw

Its role is similar to the concrete chainsaw, but it has some unique features that make it suitable for working in a risky environment. It comes with an extra-large handle so that you can use this saw with fire handle.

Uses of chain saw

• To cut big wood log.
• To trim and shape big tree branches.

51. Miter Saw

This is a pure expert in achieving an angled cut. The blade of the miter saw is circular in shape, and you need to pull the blade down on your cutting material. This system makes the saw a pretty safe cutter.  However, its blade generally has 10 or 12 inches wide, and the blade is made of carbon steel for providing long-lasting performance.

The best thing about this saw is it provides super-precise angled cuts. So, this saw will shape accurate-sized woods for the joints that need a flawless finish. The miter saw includes a dial pad.

There are few types of miter saws that are discussed below.

52. Sliding Miter Saw

This saw is ideal for cutting 1 X 12 or 2X 12 sized lumber. It comes with rails that help the blade of the saw moving back and forth across the wood’s surface. Moreover, this saw is ideal for getting depth cut.

53. Compound Miter Saw

It is a special type of miter saw that can produce both miter and bevel cuts with high precision. However, now most miter saws of the market are compound miter saws as they are experts at accomplishing critical cuts.

54. Compound Sliding Miter Saw

If you want an error-free crosscut accompanying by a smooth bevel cut, you can put your trust in a compound sliding miter saw. This great saw will provide the comfort of a compound saw with cutting depth of sliding miter saw.

55. Dual Compound Sliding Miter Saw

It is a more advanced version of a compound sliding miter saw that makes it further versatile with added convenience. This saw will allow you to do bevel cuts on both left and right sides. So, no matter whether you are right-handed or left-handed, you can utilize the saw to the fullest.

Uses of miter saw

• For getting perfect angular cut.
• Mostly used in timber cutting and designing.

56. Jig Saw

Here is another common type of handheld power saw that will provide up to a 45-degree bevel cut. You can apply this multipurpose saw on hard-to-reach places, and it will produce precise cut is even the narrowest angles.

Generally, a jigsaw works by incorporating an electric motor to power up its system. The motor then powers up the blade, which cuts through the applied surface.

Thanks to the blade’s thin structure, a jigsaw’s blade is easy to power. You can effortlessly change its blade once it becomes dull. Moreover, the jigsaw blade’s thickness will determine the type of material you cut with a jigsaw blade. This saw is best for generating immaculate curves.

Let’s see some common types of jigsaw.

57. Corded Jigsaw

Corded jigsaws are the most common type of jigsaw that is suitable to do the usual cutting that a jigsaw should perform. You can work for a long time with a corded jigsaw.

58. Cordless Jigsaw

Cordless jigsaws are very lightweight, and you can carry them to any job site. Though its power lasts as long as its battery holds the charge, it offers a long service once fully charged. Because of its portable feature, professional artisans are big fans of this saw.

59. Straight Reciprocating Jigsaw

Simple and inexpensive models of jigsaws without any variation fall into this category. The blade of this saw runs back and forth at a moderate speed. For small DIY projects, this steady cutter will be more than enough.

60. Orbital Reciprocating Jigsaw

This is a fast saw that produces clean and quick cuts and goes deep into the wood. However, orbital reciprocating jigsaw compromises its precision to generate quick cuts. To deal with a large amount of

Woods, you need a fast ripper like this.

61. Top Handle Jigsaw

To cut conveniently for a long time, you need this jigsaw. It comes with a large D-shape handle, and the trigger is placed inside the loop handle.

62. Barrel Grip Jigsaw

This is an innovative jigsaw design that helps you work on materials while keeping your hands low. This barrel grip jigsaw provides you with more control over your cut. As a result, you can work on intensive projects with the saw.

Uses of jigsaw

• To cut through more rigid materials
• Mostly used in the construction field to cut concrete, granite, and Meta
• To get a detailed circular cut

63. Wet Tile Saw

Tiles are very expensive and improper tile installation hampers the overall beauty of your home. To properly install tiles, you need to cut them precisely. Therefore, different tile cutter will come in handy while dealing with different types and sizes of tile.  There is mainly 3 common types of tile saws out there.

Moreover, this type of saw use water to cool down its blade and stop dust from floating in the air.

64. Handheld Tile Saw

These types of tile saws come both corded and cordless design. This is a comfortable tile saw having easy carrying facilities. Moreover, this saw is very beginner-friendly. So, if you want to learn tile cutting, then this saw would be the best option.

65. Fixed Tray Tile Saw

To deal with big tile projects, you must have a fixed tray tile saw that is equipped with diamond cutting blade. You need to push the materials towards the blade to cut with this saw. This saw is small in shape and you can do tile cutting tasks with the saw alone.

66. Table-top Sliding Tray Tile Saw

This saw is big and expensive compared to the fixed tray tile saw. However, it produces professional-grade plus rapid cuts. It is designed with an overhead motor and a sliding tray. To flawlessly use this cutter, you have to place the tiles on a sliding tray and push the tray towards the blade. It is a safe cutter too.

67. Bridge or Overhead Rail Tile Saw

On this saw, the cutting blade and head run over the tile on a rail. This saw is used for industrial cutting purposes, and you can cut big stones and tiles with this powerful cutter.

Uses of wet tile Saw

• To cut vinyl tiles without chipping the edges.
• To cut and shape stones.

68. Pole Saw

Pole saws are one kind of chainsaws that are attached to telescoping pole handles. A pole saw is used to prune or trim high tree branches. The best thing about pole saws is they can transform to chain saws for normal cutting when the shaft and telescoping handles are removed.

There are many types of pole saw that we could use. But the most popular are electric pole saw, hydraulic pole saw, gas pole saw, cordless pole saw, manual pole saw.

69. Electric Pole Saw

If you want a lightweight saw that can conveniently cut 8-9 feet limbs, you should get an electric-powered pole saw. This guy’s reliability and efficiency make it extremely famous among people who deal with a bulk amount of tree pruning.

70. Gas Pole Saw

Another heavy-duty pole saw is a gas pole saw that generates tremendous power to rip off any size tree branches. Though it generates huge sound, it is easy to operate and you can cut 6-12 feet tree limbs with it.

71. Hydraulic Pole Saw

To achieve super fast cut and quick forest cleaning tasks, you can depend on a hydraulic pole saw that generates extreme power without compromising precision.

72. Cordless Pole Saw

This is the most portable version of the pole saw that gets its power from a battery. It may seem slightly heavy but you can easily prune difficult to reach with the saw.

73. Manual Pole saw

This kind of pole saws are very inexpensive and you don’t need any electricity or gas or battery to start ripping tree using a manual pole saw.

Uses of pole saw

• Trim tree branches.
• To cut wood logs.

74. Reciprocating Saw

Unlike chain saws, reciprocating saws are small in size. A reciprocating saw (also known by Sawzall) will use a back-and-forth motion known as ‘strokes’ to cut. It is this motion-cut that gives it its name of a reciprocating saw.

Most popular types of reciprocating saws are cordless & corded reciprocating saw, portable reciprocating saw.

75. Corded Reciprocating Saw

This type of reciprocating saw is operated by connecting the cord to a power outlet. This saw is good for working continuously for a long time.

76. Cordless Reciprocating saw

If you want a portable reciprocating saw, you should spend your money on a cordless one. You won’t face any issue while maneuvering this saw.

77. One-handed Reciprocating Saw

This is a unique type of reciprocating saw that you can handle with one hand. Yes, this saw is the lightest among all of its kinds and perfect for overhead cutting.

78. Pneumatic Reciprocating Saw

Pneumatic saw depends on air power to produce huge cutting power, and it is mostly used for industrial purposes.

79. Plumbing & HVAC Reciprocating Saw

This special type of saw is designed to deal with plumbing tasks as you cut PVC pipes in narrow areas.

Uses of reciprocating saw

• For cutting metal.
• Cutting and designing timber piece.

80. Table Saw

Table saw; as the name suggests, is a tabletop cutting type of electric saw. It allows you to set the wood piece that you want to cut on top of its worktable.

Once you have set the wood, you will push the wood towards the blade to cut it. Additionally, this saw is super flexible and comes with a stationary circular blade. The blade depth is easy to adjust. As a result, it will offer extremely versatile cutting that smoothly rips wood, cuts straight, and measures as you cut.

It has a very familiar structure. Its cutting blade sits at the center of the table and extends upward when cutting through the wood.

There are many types of table saws that we can use. But the most popular types table saw list are here:

81. Benchtop Table Saw

As the name suggests, a benchtop saw remain on the bench. It has less weight, and not as expensive as the other types of table saws. Here, the blade appears on the bench top, and a powerful electric motor helps to run the device efficiently. In such cases, a benchtop will be your ultimate pick.

82. Jobsite Table Saw

The super-efficient table saw is slightly bigger than the benchtop, and when you turn this saw on, you will feel the difference. Moreover, this saw is master at doing laborious tasks done efficiently. Dust collection system makes the saw more useful.

83. Compact Table Saw

The compact saw is more extensive than any other transportable table saw. It comes with a universal motor and the motor is incorporated with a drive belt. It can take care immense tasks with the help of supportive equipment like universal motors and iron table tops. For the intensive works in the construction site, the practical design of the saw provides many advantages.

84. Hybrid Table Saw

With some stunning key features, the hybrid table saw has made a good reputation among professional carpenters. It can be an excellent choice for woodworkers. It includes features from the contractor saw at a low price from the manufacturers.

85. Contractor Table Saw

A table saw comes with a blade on the backside, and also it collects dust efficiently. According to customers, it’s a great feature that ensures huge woodworking within a short time. Including some key additions like a large motor bell and powerful performance, this excellent table saw will make your woodworking career easy.

86. Cabinet Table Saw

This fantastic table saw is comprised of a giant iron metal worktable to do its intended tasks. It is best at minimizing vibration while doing intensive cutting works. This saw can effortlessly cut up to 500 pounds of wood daily. A cabinet table saw can cut almost everything.

87. Sliding Table Saw

If you want to slice giant boards, a sliding table saw would be the best option. Additionally, you will find a slide behind this table saw’s blade, which stays folded under the table of this powerful cutter. You will also find a slide to carry out the outputs to another away.

88. Mini and Micro Table Saw

This is the smallest saw among all other saws, but it is a very efficient saw. With a 4-inch diameter blade, you can accomplish cutting work instantly. This mini and micro table saw is used for cutting things that are very tiny and tricky to cut using other saws. It is famous among those who deal with model building or any other designing stuff using wood.

Uses of table saw

• To cut anything soft and small like a particle’s board.
• To cut heavy and dense timber.

89. Scroll Saw

A scroll saw, unlike all these saws, incorporates a reciprocating saw in its system. The saw is designed to use a foot pedal as a mode of operation; when the pedal is stepped on, it triggers the reciprocating blade, which moves in an up and down movement to cut out the patterns. However, advanced models have other interesting ways to maneuver the saw.

Let’s see different types of scroll saws.

90. Compact Scroll Saw

This is a small-sized scroll saw with high portability and ease of use. This saw is perfect for producing tiny cuts without any hassle.

91. Scroll Saw withStand

This is a special type of scroll saw that comes with a stand attached to it. This stand is very well-built, and it saves a lot of workspaces, ensuring a comfortable working environment.

92. Two-Directional Scroll Saw

It is one of the most versatile scroll saw that provides you to insert the blade in both directions. You can insert both pinless and pinned blades into this saw. Moreover, you can easily position their blade at a 90-degree angle.

Uses of scroll saw

• To cut decorative and spiral lines.
• To cut stylish pattern.

93. Radial Arm Saw

It’s a horizontal cutting machine that is attached with a circular saw. It is used for cutting long pieces of timber. Some radial arms have the ability to rotate parallelly, which helps to achieve rip cuts.

Uses of radial arm saw

• create cuts for half-lap joints.
• turning parallel to perform a rip cut.

94. Rotary Saw

The rotary saw has a spinning blade that spins around a rotary axis. You can find handheld versions for making intricate cuts. Most of the blade gives liner cuts and moves along a particular axis, but a rotary saw moves around uniquely. This unique character made it a versatile and essential tool for various fields.

Uses of rotary saw

• In the medical field for cutting through bone.
• Firefighters use rotary saws to cut holes through walls.
• Vastly used in the timber industry.

95. Concrete Saw

It’s a powerful saw mostly used in construction sites. The blades are mostly diamond attached to cut through heavy and dense materials. It’s mostly gasoline-powered nowadays. There are various designs available which are hydraulic powered, electric powered.

96. Chain Concrete Saw

This saw is like a hydraulic chain saw with large blades that can cut at 2 feet depth without any over cut.

97. Slab Sawing Concrete Saw

It is a massive saw that is also known as a road or flat saw. It can achieve a 32-inch cutting depth. The saw run by diesel power and used for big projects like road bridge making.

98. Wire Sawing Concrete Saw

This is another massive saw used for construction projects. This saw helps to achieve a fine cutting depth that is not possible with a spindle-mount concrete saw.

99. Wall Sawing Concrete Saw

These saws are specialists in making a vertical cut on walls, and these saws can cut almost 3 feet deep into a wall.

Uses of concrete saw

• Used for ripping masonry, brick, concrete.
• Perfect for cutting asphalt, tile, and other dense solid materials.
• Also used for cutting metal.

100. Hole Saw

For creating a hole in a workpiece, it should be your first choice.

It has a ring shape blade with circular Kerf, and it also has a drill bit in the center. And, the depth of the cut depends on the size of its cup shape part. It can easily make holes in thin material.

There are two varieties of hole saw available on the market.

101. Adjustable Hole Saw

There is a flat disk with a number of blade-teeth and groves which can be easily adjusted to cut a different sized hole for your project

102. Circle Cutter Hole Saw

It has three adjustable teeth with a pilot bit. You can adjust the teeth for your desired shape cut.

Uses of a hole saw

• To cut large circles.
• To make Holes.

103. Drag Saws

It’s a mechanical saw commonly used in the timber industry. It’s an efficient and resilient power tool. It gives ninety strokes per minute and is attached to a pulley. The machine is powered by gasoline or kerosene. However, these saw less popular in 1^st world countries.

Uses of a drag saw

• In the timber industry to cut big wood log.

Final words

Phew, this is one massive article, but I tried to ensure you know everything about different types of saws and their uses. Every saw is unique, and you need these saws for doing a wide range of works regarding fixing, cutting, and decorating. So, keep learning different crafting arts with these saws.