Common Types of Saws

• Hacksaw: For cutting metal, plastic, or PVC. Uses a fine-toothed blade under tension.
• Circular Saw: Powered saw with a rotating disc blade; used for straight cuts in wood, metal, or masonry.
• Jigsaw: Versatile power tool for curved or intricate cuts in wood, metal, or plastic.
• Table Saw: Stationary saw with a circular blade protruding through a table; ideal for precise rip cuts.
• Miter Saw: Designed to make accurate crosscuts and miter angles, commonly used in trim work.
• Band Saw: Uses a continuous band of toothed metal; great for curves and resawing thick stock.
• Reciprocating Saw: High-power demolition tool with push-pull blade motion; good for rough cutting.
• Hand Saw: Manual saw for general woodworking; includes types like crosscut and rip saws.
• Tile Saw: Wet or dry saw with diamond blade for cutting ceramic, porcelain, or stone tiles.
• Chop Saw (Abrasive Cut-Off Saw): Heavy-duty saw for cutting metal using an abrasive disc.