35 Types of Sawing Machines Explained
A proper sawing machine is very important for woodworking, metalworking, and construction, as it can decide whether your cutting tasks can proceed efficiently and smoothly or be inefficient with many problems. For such problems, we will introduce you 35 different types of sawing machines/tools with their features, applications, and cutting materials. We hope this is helpful for you when you make a selection for your specific cutting project.
Hacksaw
The hacksaw is one of the most common hand saws for DIY or small cutting projects, the metal blade is generally made from steel, the most common size is 12 inch in length, and the teeth of the hacksaw can ranging from 8-32 per inch, the hacksaw blade detachable, use for cutting thin wall metal and plastic tubes, also can be used to cut wood, but the blade is easy to damage.
Coping Saw
The coping saw is made from steel and used to cut wood or plastic with curved and intricate cuts. The saw blade on the coping saw is very narrow, its length is generally 6 inches, and it has 5-24 teeth per inch according to different requests.
Fret Saw
The fret saw looks similar to the coping saw, but it has a deeper frame than the coping saw. It is used to cut wood, some people also use it to cut thin-wall metal, but it is not recommended. The saw blade length of the fret saw is 5 inch and it generally has 9 teeth per inch.
Bow Saw
The bow saw is generally used for tree pruning and log cutting. Its narrow and long saw blade is made from carbon steel, very suitable for cutting thick wood. The common lengths of the bow saw are 21’’, 24’’, and 30’’. It generally has 6-10 teeth per inch.
Crosscut Saw
The crosscut saw has a thicker cut saw blade with larger teeth, used to cut rough wood efficiently. The saw is made from steel, the saw blade length is generally made from 17-20 inches in length and they have 8-15 teeth per inch as requested. The crosscut saw can be designed for two people use by having 2 handles at both ends.
Rip Saw
Rip saw is one of the most commonly used saws for carpentry. The saw blade is made of steel and is widely used for lumber cutting. The typical length of rip saw is 26 inches, and generally has 4-10 teeth per inch.
Back Saw
The back saw is made of steel and is suitable for cutting wood and metal with precise cutting result. The back saw length ranges from 8 to 20 inches, and has 6-36 teeth per inch based on different uses.
Japanese Saw
The cutting method of the Japanese saw is different from most hand saws, the Japanese saw cuts the material by pushing. As a result, the cutting end is cleaner. The saw blade length of the Japanese saw is generally 9.45 inches and is used for woodworking.
Pruning Saw
The pruning saw consists of a saw blade with a curved handle. It is designed for pruning trees and large shrubs. The saw blade length of pruning saw is ranging from 4 to 26 inches and generally has 7-20 teeth per inch based on different types and uses.
Keyhole Saw
The keyhole saw looks like a dagger, one end connects to the handle, and the other end is sharp. You can use this end to pierce or poke a hole in the cutting material. The saw blade length of the keyhole saw is generally 9 inches and has 6-10 teeth per inch.
Veneer Saw
The veneer saw is designed to cut hardwood veneers, laminates, and plastics. It is usually 3 to 4 inches long, so it is suitable for small area operation. This kind of saw blade has 13 teeth per inch.
Drywall Saw
The saw blade of the drywall saw is also one end connected with the handle, and the other end is sharp, this end is suitable for punching holes in the drywall and panel. The saw blade length of the drywall saw is 6 inches and generally has 8 teeth per inch.
Pole Saw
Pole saw consists of a saw, a telescopic pole, and a handle. It can be driven by battery or gas engine, suitable for cutting high branches. The guide bar size is generally 10 inches or 12 inches in length.
Camping Saw
Camping saw is widely used for camping or other outdoor activities. When you are doing outdoor activities, you will need a saw that is versatile, compact, lightweight, and can be used to cut various materials. The foldable camping saw can do these things. The blade length generally ranges from 8 inches to 10 inches and generally has 7 to 10 teeth per inch.
Circular Saw
The circular saw is famous for its versatility and portability. It is lightweight, so it can easily move to any place you want, whether you use it at home, in a workshop, or on a construction site. The circular saw can be used to cut metal, plastic, wood, and ceramics, you just need to fix the material before cutting.
Miter Saw
The miter saw looks very similar to the circular saw, the process is quite similar. You need to fix the cutting material and pull the circular saw blade down to cut. Compared to the circular saw, the miter saw can cut the material into any angle you want, generally used for wood cutting.
Table Saw
The table saw is also equipped with a circular saw blade, but the working process of this machine is different from the above two. You can put the cutting material on the table, above the saw blade, and the saw blade will cut the material from bottom to top.
Stationary Band Saw
Stationary band saw can be used for cutting wood, metal, and plastic. It has a long and continuous blade to rotate around 2-3 wheels to proceed cutting. This cutting machine is not portable, you can use it in your workshop. Its working capacity can be customized by the manufacturer.
Portable Band Saw
Portable band saw is a portable version of the stationary band saw. The long band saw runs around two wheels to proceed cutting, it is small, lightweight, and easy to carry anywhere, such as a construction site. This type is suitable for cutting small items.
Jigsaw
Jigsaw can be used for straight and curved cuts. It is lightweight and portable, can be used for cutting plywood, metal, tile, or ceramic, widely used in carpentry.
Scroll Saw
The scroll saw is designed for precise cutting, the blade on the saw can oscillate and can be fixed in the table to ensure the stability of the cutting material during the process. The cutting end is very smooth, suitable for complex cutting.
Reciprocating Saw
The reciprocating saw is a small, portable, and easy-to-carry cutting saw. It is driven by battery or wired power and can be used in a wide range of applications to cut wood and metal.
Chainsaw
Chainsaw is a powered cutting saw that is used to cut wood or prune branches. The cutting saw has a chain go around it, and the teeth are also attached to the chain. The wireless power chainsaw is more popular than a gasoline engine-powered chainsaw, since it is easy to hold and carry.
Tile Saw
The tile saw is specifically designed for cutting ceramic and stone tiles. It is lightweight and easy to carry to any construction site, this is an essential tool for workers doing renovation work.
Radial Arm Saw
People who use the radial arm saw to cut the material by the circular rotating blade, above the saw blade, there is a long arm, which can guide the saw to perform the cutting at different angles.
Cold Saw
The cold saw is generally designed for cutting metal tubes, pipes, and profiles. It looks quite similar to the circular saw, but a cold cut saw is not portable and suitable for industrial cutting in your workshop, generally supplied in 3 types: manual, pneumatic, and hydraulic.
Panel Saw
The panel saw is generally installed on the wall to cut the large panels, generally used for cutting large sheets, plastic, and plywood in the decoration industry.
Flooring Saw
Flooring saw is a compact and portable cutting tool, used to cut wood and laminate, allowing for straight and angled cutting, and is a good helper for laying the floor during decoration.
Metal Chop Saw
The metal chop saw looks very similar to a circular saw, but it is bigger than a circular saw. It is portable and used to cut metal sheets and pipes. Compared to the cold saw, this cutting machine’s cutting result is rougher.
Track Saw
This cutting saw also has a circular saw blade, similar to the circular saw. It is also used to cut material by pulling down the handle. It can also be installed on the track and cut the material by moving forward, suitable for both straight and angled cuts.
Masonry Saw
Masonry saw is used in masonry work to cut concrete and stone with an abrasive wheel.
Oscillating Saw
The oscillating saw can be used for grinding, scraping, and grouting, the appearance looks like a grinder.
Pocket Chainsaw
The pocket chainsaw consists of a chain and two webbing handle, the saw teeth are attached to the chain. When you use the pocket chainsaw, you just need to pull the two ends of the webbing and wrap the chain around the wood to saw it left and right.
Bone Saw
Bone saw is used to cut bones, mainly used by butchers and hunter, we recommend using the saw blade with stainless steel material, since they are often in contact with blood and are prone to corrosion.
Hole Saw
Hole saw is used to drill the holes in the material you want, such as plastic, wood, metal, and drywall. The hole saw has many sizes, so you can choose the proper size according to your hole diameter.
What industry are you in? Do you know how to find the right sawing machines/tools for your needs? TubeBenderN has been producing cold saws for over 20 years. If you need the sawing machine for industrial cutting solutions, we have various types of metal cold saws for your needs, or you can contact us, and our engineer will help you to customize the machine according to your specific needs!
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Denis Lau
Denis Lau has 20 years of work experience in the metal processing industry. His major in university was mechanical engineering, and after graduation, he started from the bottom of the workshop, gaining extensive hands-on professional experience and the ability to tackle challenges from various industries.
