circular saw

Rotating disc tool

A circular saw is a power tool with a round blade that spins rapidly to cut wood, metal, or other materials.

The blade's teeth do the cutting as the tool moves along the workpiece.

Circular saws range from handheld models for carpentry to large table-mounted versions for industrial use: He trimmed the boards with a circular saw.

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power source and mechanism

circular sawhandsaw

Toothed blade for wood

hand saw · crosscut saw · rip saw · panel saw · coping saw

blade geometry and cutting action

circular sawhandsaw

Toothed blade for wood

reciprocating saw · jigsaw · saber saw · scroll saw · band saw

tool function

circular sawnail gun

Powered fastener tool

wood glue · screwdriver · clamps · joiner · welder

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G