2006-12-22 05:45:45 · 4 answers · asked by ahmed S 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
A band saw is a saw that can be used for woodworking, metal working, and a variety of other materials. It gets its name from its blade, consisting of a narrow band of toothed metal. This band rides on two wheels in the same vertical plane with a space between them. Band saws are particularly useful for cutting irregular shapes. The radius of a curve that can be cut on a particular saw is determined by the width of the band.
2006-12-22 05:47:37 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bandsaw has a blade which comprises a metal band with the teeth cut in one edge. The blade is relatively thin which means that the kerf or sawcut is relatively narrow. The band is also relatively narrow so it can turn through relatively tight-radius curves.
The blade is generally driven by being kept under tension as it's fed over a large wheel. Some use two wheels, some three.
The disadvantage is that they can't cut far from the edge of the wood or metal.
2006-12-22 06:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by Feinschmecker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A band saw is a saw that can be used for woodworking, metal working, and a variety of other materials. It gets its name from its blade, consisting of a narrow band of toothed metal. This band rides on two wheels in the same vertical plane with a space between them. Band saws are particularly useful for cutting irregular shapes.
2006-12-22 05:48:23 · answer #3 · answered by CanProf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-22 07:40:13 · answer #4 · answered by loser 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋