bandsaw

Thân thiện

A carpenter uses a bandsaw to cut a piece of wood.

Definition

Noun: A power saw consisting of a continuous, flexible, toothed metal band (a blade) that is stretched and driven around two or more wheels, used for cutting irregular or curved shapes in wood, metal, or other materials.

Usage

A bandsaw is a stationary workshop tool. The primary action is "to cut" using a bandsaw. * The carpenter used a bandsaw to cut the intricate curves for the chair's back. * For resawing thick lumber into thinner boards, a bandsaw is often the best tool. * Always wear safety glasses when operating the bandsaw.

Advanced Usage

• "bandsaw blade": The specific, replaceable loop of toothed metal used in the tool.
  • He changed to a finer-toothed bandsaw blade for cutting the metal pipe.
• "bandsaw mill": A large, industrial version of a bandsaw used for cutting logs into lumber.
  • The portable bandsaw mill allowed them to process timber right in the forest.

Variants and Related Words

• Band saw (noun): An alternative spelling of the same tool, often written as two words.
• Bandsawing (gerund/noun): The act or process of cutting with a bandsaw.
  • Bandsawing requires a steady feed rate.

Synonyms

• Band saw
• Power saw (this is a broader category that includes bandsaws)

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Vertical bandsaw: A common design where the blade runs in a vertical plane.
• Horizontal bandsaw: A design where the blade runs horizontally, often used for cutting metal stock to length.
• Bandsaw box: A style of wooden box made by cutting intricate shapes with a bandsaw.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• band saw