saw blade

Serrated cutting edge

A saw blade is the flat, toothed cutting component of a saw—the part that actually does the cutting.

Saw blades vary widely depending on the tool: circular blades spin on power saws, reciprocating blades move back and forth, and band saw blades form continuous loops.

Blade selection depends on the material being cut and the desired finish: You'll need a fine-toothed saw blade for that plywood.

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sharp · spinning · high speed · kerf · fine cut · rough cut · carbide · ripping · wood · metal · rotation · dust · screaming · woodworking shop · whine · precision · edge · jagged

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Opposites
saw component function

saw bladesaw handle

Grip for cutting tool

handle · grip · blade guard · guard · hilt

cutting vs. joining

saw bladenail

Metal fastener or keratin plate

adhesive · rivet · welding torch · glue · soldering iron

sharpness/danger

saw bladesafety guard

Protective device blocking hazards

padding · cushion · blunt object · protective cover

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Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G