The jigsaw is a small but powerful power tool which is mainly used for cutting in general and also for making different shapes for different projects. The structural appearance of the jigsaw is a bit different from the other typical saws. It has the basic structure of a pistol. At one side there is a pistol-like handle and a trigger at the fingers position and on the other side, there is a reciprocating blade which makes the cut in an up-down motion. To know more about the best jigsaw and its … [Read more...]

The circular saw is one of the handiest power tools of all. You can use a circular saw for almost every kind of indoor wood cutting and also other materials with proper blades and other kinds of stuff. There are different types of circular saws available different types of projects and different types of workpieces. If you can choose the right saw and right blade for the work you need to do, you might not need a second saw. Now come to the point, apart from all its usefulness, the circular saw … [Read more...]

If you are thinking about building a table for your miter saw and want to know how to build miter saw table then do not worry! There are ways (yes several ways!) you can build a miter saw table. All you need are few essential tools and you can make a table using simple lumber. Why build a miter saw table? Of course, one could simply go to a shop and buy a table for the miter saw. Isn’t that right? Then why would anyone want to put an effort and make one themselves? Well, it is pretty … [Read more...]

It is always a plus point to have a power tool which you can carry anywhere. The portable band saw is just that type of power saw. A lightweight, useful, and effective saw with the advantage of portability is just great for any DIY worker. The portable band saw uses almost the same features as the stationary or standard band saw. Key features Without the right knowledge of how a saw operates, you cannot truly get the best outcome. Also, it is so important to know about the important … [Read more...]

The chainsaw is one of the most favorite power tools for most of the DIY workers and also for professional woodworkers. When it comes to cutting large wood logs or felling trees or cleaning branches of big sizes which cannot be cut with a pruning saw, the chainsaw is the best tool to use. Apart from all their benefit, the chainsaw is still one of the most dangerous power tools which have caused many accidents and sometimes deaths. The reason behind all these accidents in most of the cases is … [Read more...]

A miter saw is a widely used power tool that can make a variety of angle cuts. The blade of the saw is mounted on the top of the swing arm. This allows the saw to make angle cuts with ease. The miter has a lot common with a chop saw. While the chop saw is used to make straight 90 degrees cut, you can use your miter saw to cut at different angles. Know about the differences between these two power tools and learn how you can use the chop saw in this article: how to use chop saw Miter saw … [Read more...]

The pruning saw is a favorite tool for the gardeners other than the professional users. The pruning saw is mostly used by the gardeners in their garden for cutting branches and limbs of trees for the beautification and making the garden or trees attractive. Their main purpose is to cut down the extra branches that are growing and spreading in the surrounding area and make the tree look more attractive. Or if there are too many branches spreading around which are causing disturbances, it is the … [Read more...]

First and foremost, what is a chop saw? This saw is a power tool that uses an abrasive disc to cut through different materials. It is a very powerful saw. In addition, it is fast and more than a lot of other power saws. You need to learn some things before knowing how to use chop saw. Miter saw & Chop saw Whenever you read or hear about the chop saw, almost each time you are gonna hear about the miter saw too. There is just no way to ignore one while talking about the other. So, is … [Read more...]

The concrete saw which is also known as cut off saw is a saw which is used to cut hard materials such as concrete, masonry, asphalt or like tiles. However, there is a whole other saw for cutting tiles called the tile saw. But this article of ours is only about how to use a concrete saw. The concrete saw is a very important piece of tool for the construction site and the construction workers especially. It is used for cutting heavy concrete, stamped concrete or asphalts for making grooves … [Read more...]

We know pretty damn well what a table saw is. But, what about a table saw fence? It is just another part or feature of the table saw. It is sometimes referred to as the rip fence. The fence acts as a guide when you are making a cut. Moreover, a table saw fence also ensures that you are getting a straight and smooth cut. Additionally, the rip fence prevents kickbacks if used precisely. But, if it is not measured well when making then the fence could actually be a reason for … [Read more...]

So, what is an angle grinder anyway? The angle grinder is a handheld power tool known for making abrasive cuts and is used to grind, polish, and cut different materials. There is many saw blade for angle grinder and you will see that later in the article. Angle grinder uses a motor to carry out its work. The motor can be either electric or pneumatic. The pneumatic motor is used for carrying out mechanical work by converting compressed air into energy. On the other hand, electric motor … [Read more...]

Taking care of your belongings is very important and also a responsibility of yours as intelligent human beings. No matter what type of object it is. Do not ignore any of them. Same applies in case of the saws you use for your livelihood or hobby. Even the blade of your saw requires to be taken care of. Other parts of the saw also need the owner's attention. But here we will only discuss only how to clean a saw blade. It can become sad in ignorance. And when it is upset on you, it will give … [Read more...]

A bow saw is a lightweight traditional hand saw shaped like an archer’s bow. It has a frame that is generally of metal. The bow saw uses a long straight blade for cutting through wood. What is bow saw used for? Even though there are so many advanced saws available today, the bow saw still is a handy tool which offers a lot to its users. It is still being used widely for many purposes. Felling Trees You can use your bow saw for felling. Felling is the process of … [Read more...]

So, what is a circular saw? What is circular saw used for? Its got something to do with circles, huh? A circular saw is a power tool that has a circular blade. What is circular saw used for? It is used in various jobs. It is known for its precision and accuracy in making cuts. A portable machine that can cut through different materials with the right kind of blade installed. Additionally, they are also pretty fast. This saw uses a round blade that has teeth lined up to help cut materials. … [Read more...]

The hand saw is the most primitive and the most useful saw for every woodworker who has ever walked down this planet. This manual tool can be used for making any type of cut on any type of wood. For example: cross cut, rip cut, bevel cut, and many more of them. Learning how to use a hand saw is also very easy. The hand saw is also a very safe sawing tool as it is a manual tool. Behind all these advantages there remains a very little complexity. The complexity is that just like other sawing tools … [Read more...]

An electric chainsaw is a terrific tool for cutting down branches or felling trees or cleaning the landscape around you. Electrical handsaws are very much easier to handle, lighter, less expensive, quieter unlike their gasoline operated buddies. Only disappointment is that they are less powerful than the gas chainsaws and can only be used for lightweight works and they also have a limitation. They run out of power very quickly if it is operated by battery or the range is limited because of … [Read more...]

The pole saw is such kind of saw which has the saw attached at the end of the pole. The pole saw is used when you need to cut or prune branches or limbs of a tree form high above the ground. When you cannot reach a high branch of wood you need a pole saw. A pole saw can be used for pruning even at 14 feet above the ground. If you know how to use a pole saw then you can do the pruning work all by yourself. But if you do not know how to use a pole saw then you should consider calling a … [Read more...]

Useful, versatile, yet overlooked, the band saw is such a tool to have in your possession. The band saw uses are many and you just need to stick around to find them out! Before we reveal the 8 uses, you need to have a good basic idea about the saw. Band Saw Basics Since you are gonna work with it, it is important that you know the different parts and functions of the saw. First and foremost, what is a band saw? A band saw has two wheels, and in some models three, that has a long … [Read more...]

The table saw is a very important power tool for every woodworker. If you have been working with this powerful heavy duty saw, you will definitely know that the blade of the table saw becomes dull after being used for a while. When the blade becomes dull, it becomes unsuitable to work with. A dull blade will give you cuts which will not be acceptable to you. It will ruin your project instead of building it. This is why one should not use a dull blade in his or her table saw or any other kind of … [Read more...]

An electric chainsaw is undoubtedly an important power tool for cutting woods and once you know how to use an electric chainsaw then only you get to know how useful it is. This saw of yours is very important for cutting through timbers or large branches of trees or even felling one. But, did this question came to your mind that what oil for an electric chainsaw and why would you need oil in an electric chainsaw when it runs on electricity. Well, you do not need oil to run an electric chainsaw. … [Read more...]

Hand Saw Basics Some might not give the humble handsaw much preference nowadays. But even with the advancements, the handsaw still remains a loyal and useful tool in a DIY’s arsenal. There are many different types of handsaws available. Each has its own specifications. Some might rip well while another might get the crosscutting done pretty well. Here we are going to discuss some types of handsaws and their uses. But before we get to the types, there are some basics that you need to … [Read more...]

There are no doubts on how versatile a jigsaw is when it comes to the wood game. Not only wood, it is great for metals and plastic too. And all in all, it is one of the best tools to have whether you are working on a DIY project or remodeling your bathroom or bedroom. The main reason for it is the obvious variations of cuts you can make. So in order to make sure you use your jigsaw to its full potential, we will be revealing some jigsaw tips today. Let's get started with the jigsaw tips Tip#1 … [Read more...]

When you look at a tenon saw, you might think that what kind of saw is it? Is it a handsaw or is it a backsaw? Because it looks very similar to both of these saws. Another question can come to your mind that what is tenon saw used for? These questions can be answered in different ways. First of all, This saw is a type of hand saw. Because it is operated with human hands; not machine. Again, it is also a kind of backsaw. It is just a midsized backsaw. The saws which have metal spine up at their … [Read more...]

The table saw is a very important power tool for woodworking. You cannot imagine professional woodworks or a wood workshop without a table saw. The table saw consists of a table, a circular shaped blade mounting on an arbor, and a motor which runs the blade. It is called a table saw because the blade of this saw protrudes through the bottom of the table. The table provides support to the workpiece to move it towards the saw. Table saw is a heavy-duty saw. This is why the blade of the … [Read more...]

The chainsaw is very powerful woodcutting power tool which is used for cutting off large diameters of lumbers or felling small trees. This saw has a big motor and the handle above it on one side and a very long bar with a much longer chain attached with it. When the motor is turned on, the chain which is attached to the bar of the chainsaw starts to run with very high speed. This moving chain is then run against the workpiece. Measuring the length of the chainsaw bar is very important for the … [Read more...]

The scroll saw is a power tool that is used to make different delicate cuts and intricate designs in the thin workpiece. It is mostly used for making arts or designs or wooden sculptures or patterns for different projects. It has a flat work table with a vertical column coming up from one end of the table which later extends an arm parallel to the work table. A small, thin blade comes from the arm and passes through the table and ends at the bottom of the saw. The working pattern with the scroll … [Read more...]

If you want to know how to use a hole saw, at first, you need to what a hole saw is. I think you can easily guess what a hole saw exactly is from the name. Yes! A hole saw is a type of saw which is used to cut, dig, make holes. This is why it is also known as hole cutter. A hole saw is a ring-shaped cylindrical body, having a large diameter made of metal or steel or sometimes of some other materials with teeth at the top edges. It is used by attaching it to a power drill. When the … [Read more...]

First and foremost, you should know the purpose of using the laser guide. There is really no other reason except to allow room for further accuracy in your cuts. Now, the laser shoots red beam on the workpiece where you are willing to cut. And makes it easier for you to see as well as guide the saw. Moreover, it increases the chance for you to keep the saw straighter when cutting. As a result, smoother and finer outcomes are seen. By the way, miter saw is not the only tool with which you … [Read more...]

Saws are not a recent invention of course. For hundreds of years, mankind has trusted saws to help them in different works. From traditional handheld saws to large size table saws, the uses of saws are still a part of human life. General Saw Uses The first thing that comes to mind when we hear about saw has something to do with wood, right? That is correct but not quite. Saws have been in use for far too long as only a wood cutter. This is not the case now. Saws are widely used in … [Read more...]

A coping saw is a U-shaped manual saw which is used for cutting intricate unusual curves, shapes or designs on thin wooden workpieces.  It is better to know that a coping saw is a light-duty saw. Which means you cannot use a coping saw for cutting heavy or thick materials. This is why knowing what a coping saw is used for is very important for every DIY workers and woodworkers. Usage of a coping saw Coping saw is the best if it is used for making tight curves or intricate designs or … [Read more...]

A circular saw is a handy tool for DIY work. It is easy to use and an essential tool to get many jobs done. With a sharp circular saw blade, cutting becomes as easy as water. But, like many other cutting tools, a circular saw blade will wear out and become dull at one point. This will result in unclean cuts and will put extra pressure on the motor. But luckily for everybody, the good news is that the blade can be replaced in easy, simple steps. And this is exactly what we are going to see … [Read more...]

Band saws are usable for cutting curves such as in creating cabriole legs, for ripping lumber and also for crosscutting short pieces of lumber. Most commonly what band saw is used for is to cut irregular shapes and for resawing or ripping lumber into thinner pieces. Moreover, it makes the smoothest cuts and in fact, it can be used to cut materials other than wood, including metal with the appropriate blade. What is a band saw? Firstly, the band saw is a type of power saw having a long … [Read more...]

Before knowing what is a hacksaw used for, at first let me make you clear about what is a hacksaw. What is a hacksaw? Hacksaw is equipment for cutting hard substance mostly metals. A hacksaw can also be used for cutting materials like wood. It is a fine-toothed saw having a thin, wide and straight blade under tension in a C or also can say U shaped metal bow frame, which is adjustable for tightening to cut according to the need of operation and to accommodate blades of different sizes. … [Read more...]

The saw which has a diamond blade and is watered constantly is called a tile saw. Since water is used while cutting with a tile saw making the material wet, it is also called as a wet saw or sometimes together, wet tile saw. Wet tile saw has its blade made of diamond which can cut even very hard to harder materials. This blade does not have any teeth also. So it can be used to make extremely straight cuts. Moreover, you can use a wet tile saw to cut curved tiles other than extremely straight … [Read more...]

A miter saw is a power tool mostly used to cut mitered, square, angled or beveled or crosscuts on woods and timbers or any other materials you want. You just have to select the right type of saw and the right type of blade for the material you want the cut on. It can make fast instant cuts with excellence. Knowing how to use a miter saw is very important for any DIY or carpentry workers. In this article will learn about how to use a miter saw. Safety A miter saw might be a very useful … [Read more...]

A handsaw is the most versatile saw to work with among all the kind of the saws. It is the best tool to cut any shapes and size in woods. Power tools run on electricity or battery. And they are used for larger projects of woods. They are automated machines. So they cut very quickly which can be very dangerous for anybody. Especially if you are not skilled and experienced enough in using power tools then it is extremely dangerous for you. So, a handsaw is the very perfect tool for you if you are … [Read more...]

There is no need to waste the fallen wood around your house. Whether big or small, you can make use of them in more ways than you could have imagined. In this article, we are going to see the techniques which you can use to make the most of these woods. Tool we are focused on The tool that will be on the spotlight throughout this article is the chainsaw. Generally, the chainsaw is used to cut the very large size of wood or slices from tree. It is also very handy in cutting big logs. In … [Read more...]

Before you know how to use a band saw and actually use a power tool like a band saw, at first I think you should know what a band saw is. A band saw comes with a long sharp blade consisting of metal teeth stretched between wheels to chop materials. They are used in woodwork, metalwork, and lumbering. The power saw may be a machine designed to chop the tool at a desired length or contour. The band power saw is quicker and easier than hand sawing and it is used for an ideal square cut or big … [Read more...]

You should know that it is a handy tool to have in your arsenal. But, your circular saw will only remain handy as long as the blade remains handy. As you continue to feed materials to your saw blade, the blade will eventually wear out, become dull. And the blade will stop giving you the desired outcomes. In such situation, you would think that you are pretty much left with only one option. And that is to get a brand new blade, right? Wrong! You have another option, my friend. Instead of … [Read more...]