Magnesium Circular Saw features highly durable magnesium components and a powerful 15 AMP Makita-built industrial motor. The 5007MG seamlessly balances weight, power, durability, and ease of use, making it the most refined circular saw on the market.
What is the difference between a rotary saw and a circular saw?
Rotary saws are different then circular saws due to the rotation of the cutting blade. Often times these terms are incorrectly transposed. With a circular saw, the blade cuts from the bottom up and the user pushes the saw away. With a rotary saw, the blade cuts from the top down and the user pulls the saw.
What is a circular saw most used for?
A circular saw is a utilitarian workhorse and a useful addition to the toolkit of DIYers. Its most common function is to make cuts in a straight line on pieces of lumber. Knowing its parts makes using a circular saw easier.
What should I look for when buying a circular saw?
Features that help you work effectively with a circular saw include accurate cutline markers, good blade visibility, smooth guard retraction, and a flat shoe set parallel to the blade.
What saw to buy first?
A jigsaw is great for cutting curves and shapes, and it can also be used with a guide to make straight cuts, which is why this is the first power saw you should own. Unless you plan to rip long sheets of plywood, a jigsaw is preferable over a circular saw.
What type of saws do firefighters use?
Emergency responders use chain saws for many dif ferent purposes. In structural firefighting, chain saws are used to cut ventilation holes in roofs and walls. Firefighters also may use chain saws for forcible entry or rescue. Wildland firefighters use chain saws to clear fire lines and to remove hazard trees or snags.
What are the 2 types of circular saws?
A1: There are two basic types of circular saws: the worm drive saw, which can be identified by its rear-mounted motor, and the sidewinder, so named because its motor is positioned alongside the blade.
Can I use a jigsaw instead of a circular saw?
Although a jigsaw can be used for most of the tasks that a circular saw can perform, including straight cuts and cuts on a tilt, the jigsaw uses that really take advantage of the tool’s qualities are jobs such as kitchen fitting and joinery, with their frequent need for complex cuts.
What is the difference between a Mitre saw and a circular saw?
Both the miter and circular saw are found in both corded and cordless varieties. Miter saws excel at making angled and bevel cuts, and do so with incredible precision. Circular saws offer more versatility and can cut through almost any material at ease, with the correct blade.