rotary saw

Circular cutting tool

A rotary saw is a power tool with a small circular blade that spins at high speed, used for cutting holes or making plunge cuts in drywall, paneling, and similar materials.

Unlike a circular saw, which cuts in straight lines, a rotary saw excels at freehand curves and cutouts: He used a rotary saw to cut holes for the electrical outlets.

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motion mechanism

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Motor-driven blade moves linearly

handsaw · hand saw · jigsaw · hacksaw · saber saw

power source

rotary sawhandsaw

Toothed blade for wood

hand saw · crosscut saw · bow saw · coping saw · two-man saw

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G