Power tools and machinery
Woodworking saws cut solid wood, sheet goods, joinery parts, curves, miters, and repeatable lengths with power, accuracy, and support.
A powered saw uses a rotating or reciprocating blade to remove a kerf from wood. Saw type determines whether the blade is stationary or portable, straight or scroll-cutting, sized for panels or curves, and optimized for rough breakdown or finish-ready cuts.
The blade teeth sever fibers while the table, fence, track, base, or guide supports the work. Accuracy depends on blade choice, feed direction, stable support, and keeping the work controlled through the full cut.
Choose by cut shape, work size, portability, repeatability, and how the work will be supported.
A stationary saw for ripping and repeatable cuts.
A table saw uses a circular blade rising through a table with a fence or miter gauge. It excels at ripping, sheet breakdown with support, dados, grooves, and repeatable dimensioning.
Open individual guideA pivoting saw for crosscuts and angled cuts.
A miter saw brings a circular blade down through the work. It is fast for trim, frame parts, rough length cuts, and repeated miters when the stock is supported.
Open individual guideA portable saw for rough and site cuts.
A circular saw carries the blade in a handheld base. It breaks down boards and sheet goods, especially when guided by a straightedge and backed by safe support.
Open individual guideA plunge saw guided by a rail.
A track saw rides on a guide rail for accurate straight cuts in panels, doors, and large stock. The track supports the cut line and reduces the need to wrestle sheet goods over a table saw.
Open individual guideA continuous-loop blade for curves, ripping, and resawing.
A band saw uses a narrow blade running around wheels. It handles curves, thick stock, resawing, and safer rough shaping because the cutting force pushes down into the table.
Open individual guideA fine reciprocating saw for intricate curves.
A scroll saw uses a thin up-and-down blade for detailed pierced work, fretwork, and tight curves. It is slow but controlled on thin material.
Open individual guideA handheld reciprocating saw for curves and openings.
A jigsaw cuts curves, interior openings, and rough shapes with a narrow blade. Blade quality and support affect cut cleanliness and wandering.
Open individual guideA detail cutter with a short oscillating accessory motion.
An oscillating multi-tool makes controlled plunge and flush cuts and can accept scraping or detail-sanding accessories. Match the accessory to the material and mount.
Open individual guideA vertical or horizontal saw for sheet goods.
A panel saw supports large sheets while the saw travels through the panel. It is useful where full sheets are common and shop space or handling is a concern.
Companies are grouped by the products they currently make for this type of woodworking.
