band saw

Thân thiện

A carpenter uses a band saw to cut a piece of wood.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A power saw consisting of a continuous, toothed metal band running over two or more wheels: A band saw is a stationary power tool. Its defining component is a long, flexible, looped blade (the band) with teeth along one edge. This blade is stretched and driven around two or more rotating wheels, one of which is powered, creating a continuous cutting motion.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He used a band saw to cut the intricate curves in the wooden chair leg.
  • For resawing thick planks into thinner boards, a band saw is often the best tool.
  • The metal shop has a heavy-duty band saw for cutting bar stock.

Advanced Usage

• "Band saw blade": Refers specifically to the continuous, toothed metal band that is the cutting component of the tool.

  • I need to change the band saw blade to one with finer teeth for this cut.

• "Band saw mill": A large industrial version of a band saw, typically used for cutting logs into lumber.

  • The portable band saw mill allowed them to process timber on-site.

Variants and Related Words

• Bandsaw (noun): A common alternative spelling, written as one word.

  • The new bandsaw has a much more powerful motor.

• Band (noun): In this context, refers to the flexible, looped metal strip that forms the saw blade.

• Saw (noun/verb): The general category of tools for cutting hard materials.

Synonyms

• Power saw: A general term for any saw powered by electricity or another motor.
• Continuous saw: A descriptive term highlighting the endless loop of the blade.

Related Phrases

• "To run a band saw": To operate a band saw.

  • You must wear safety glasses when you run the band saw.

• "Band saw cut": A cut made by a band saw, or the kerf (gap) left by the blade.

  • The band saw cut was very smooth and required little sanding.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an endless saw consisting of a toothed metal band that is driven around two wheels

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bandsaw