Types of Reciprocating Saws and the Differences Between

Types of Reciprocating Saws and the Differences Between Them By: Jason Tikaram OBJECTIVE: To provide a description of different types of reciprocating saws and a few other saws that you may use.

Jigsaw • A. k. a. saber saw • Narrow blade used for cutting irregular shapes • Lifespan of blade usually short

Scroll Saw • Similar to a band saw • Blade not a continuous loop • Used mostly for cutting intricate designs

Reciprocating Saw • More powerful than the others • Used mostly in demolition or remodeling • Can cut through virtually anything

Circular Saw • A. k. a. the buzz saw • Uses a circular blade instead of a linear blade • Usually used to cut straight edges

Chain Saw • Used mainly in forestry • Most consist of a small two-stroke engine • Cutting chain is similar to a bicycle chain with jagged teeth

Conclusion • The three types of reciprocating blade saws described vary depending on the task: • The jigsaw is for circular designs • The scroll saw is for more intricate designs • The reciprocating saw is for demolition • Saws are not limited to a reciprocating blade, a few examples were: • The circular saw • The chain saw

References: Jigsaw: http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Jigsaw http: //pf. engr. utexas. edu/viewport. cfm? page. PK=6 641 Scroll Saw: http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Scroll_saw Reciprocating Saw: http: //www. toolsofthetrade. net/articles/showarticle. asp? article. ID=1630&position=2&type=article&part ID=1 Circular Saw: http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Circular_saw Chain Saw: http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Chainsaw