Different Types of Saws

Series Summary

It is reckoned that in the Stone Age the first tools were born, and by extension, machines and technology. Though the basic principles behind altering physical matter have not changed much, some amazing advances have been made in tool technology. For instance, with the advent of consumer power tools, mankind has the ability to increase productivity and complete more projects in less time.

The table saw is just one of those tools; it is capable of making crosscut and ripping cuts into the wood in seconds, completing the work in a fraction of the time necessary for a hand saw. Yet a circular saw also is essential to the job of a furniture maker. Are you an aspiring carpenter? Would you like to learn how to use a table saw and a circular saw?

In this free woodworking video series, expert carpenter Slawek Hadziewicz will show you how to use and maintain a table saw and a circular saw. You will learn how to make a variety of cuts, as well as how to take care of the blades. This series also includes safety tips.

Video Transcript

"Now we will talk a little bit about cut off tools. There is a general perception that a cut off tool is anything that you can cut off something with, right? You have two types. There is a mechanical saw, which is used with human power, then there is also this regular wood saw utilized in the old ages, as you can see it's a nice little antique. And also we have all kinds of electrical tools utilized nowadays. You have your regular jigsaw, you have your miter chop saw, you have your Skilsaw. All of these tools serve a specific purpose and are utilized in a certain specific situation. What's very interesting is that each tool pretty much will do exactly the same task, which is just cutting off either wood or any type of material that the blade is designed for. However, how the tools are constructed is also what differentiates them. Your regular jigsaw you can use with a freehand, the same pretty much with your Skilsaw. A chop saw, a miter saw, will help you to to cut very neat straight angles or mitered angles, also in some cases a beveled, where you can actually tip the whole casing of the saw to get a compound cut. The electrical tools very useful nowadays, it's progress; it's a modern way of making your life easier. Thank you."