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| Table Saw-The table saw is noted for its accuracy and
ease of adjustment, particularly over the radial arm
saw which required more adjustments. Because the circular blade of the
table saw can be moved up, down and at an angle, it can make all conventional
cuts. The table saw is also considered the tool of choice when making rip
cuts.
The circular blade of the table saw projects
through a slot in the table of the saw. The height and angle of the blade can
be adjusted. Primarily used to rip lumber or sheet goods. It can
be set up to make cross-cuts, dados, and other specialty cuts.
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| Radial Arm Saw- the circular blade, motor and housing
are suspended on an arm above the work surface and pulled toward the operator
to cut lumber. The arm can swing right and left to make miter cuts and
the blade/motor can tilt for compound miter cuts. Primarily used for
cross-cuts, the saw can also be set up for dados and ripping. The
Radial arm saw is primarily used to make rip and crosscuts, but can be used to make mitre and
bevel cuts as well. The radial arm moves the blade across a stationary work
piece so that the area required by the saw is the same size as the work piece. |
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| Power Miter and Compound Miter Saws- Both of these
saws cross-cut like the radial arm saw but the miter and compound miter angles
can be adjusted more easily. A
(bench power) mitre saw is almost like a portable radial
arm saw. It takes the grunt work out of using a backsaw
and mitre box. It makes quick, accurate crosscuts
and mitre cuts, as well as bevel and compound cuts. A basic mitre saw cuts
basic mitre angles; a compound mitre saw makes mitre and bevel cuts separately
or at the same time. A slide compound mitre saw combines the functions of a
mitre saw with that of a radial arm saw. The sliding blade allows for cutting
wider pieces. |
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| Drill/Mill machine |
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| Metal Cold Cut Saw- |
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