Types of Reciprocating Types of Reciprocating Saws and the Saws and the

Differences Between Differences Between ThemThem

To provide a description of different types of reciprocating saws and a few other saws that you may use.

By: Jason Tikaram

OBJECTIVE:

JigsawJigsaw

• A.k.a. saber saw

• Narrow blade used for cutting irregular shapes

• Lifespan of blade usually short

Scroll SawScroll Saw

• Similar to a band saw

• Blade not a continuous loop

• Used mostly for cutting intricate designs

Reciprocating SawReciprocating Saw

• More powerful than the others

• Used mostly in demolition or remodeling

• Can cut through virtually anything

Circular SawCircular Saw

• A.k.a. the buzz saw

• Uses a circular blade instead of a linear blade

• Usually used to cut straight edges

Chain SawChain 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:References:

Jigsaw:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jigsaw

http://pf.engr.utexas.edu/viewport.cfm?pagePK=6641

Scroll Saw:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scroll_saw

Reciprocating Saw:

http://www.toolsofthetrade.net/articles/showarticle.asp?articleID=1630&position=2&type=article&partID=1

Circular Saw:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circular_saw

Chain Saw:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chainsaw