{"id":2743,"date":"2022-12-01T03:20:26","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T03:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nccuttingtools.com\/?p=2743"},"modified":"2023-01-16T16:21:31","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T16:21:31","slug":"table-saw-vs-circular-saw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nccuttingtools.com\/table-saw-vs-circular-saw.html","title":{"rendered":"Table Saw vs. Circular Saw: 7 Things You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Often, Saw blade<\/a> users run into major problems on jobs due to the wrong choice of tools. It is not enough to have worked with a saw in the past or operated it. You must prioritize present and future tasks to choose the right saw. Whether at a crossroads on which power saw to purchase for yourself or supply your customers, you want to know more about the table saw vs. circular saw. Then look no further; this article is just what you need to get it right.<\/p>\n\n\n Typically, for a table saw, the workpiece is fed to the blade, i.e., the saw blade is stationary while the workpiece is pushed through the blade by you\/the operator. They are the best tool for accurate and clean angular cuts, especially for woodwork and tile cutting. However, its non-portability and size make it only suitable for large workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is safe to say a table saw is more like a circular saw fastened to a table protruding through a slit somewhere around the middle of the table. Unlike a circular saw, it features a large table that lets you conveniently lay\/rest your workpiece while cutting. Other special and unique features include a crank to adjust the blade to vary cutting depth or angle, adding extra components to better its functionality, a guardrail to guide the feed of the workpiece to the blade for accuracy, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n Whenever you have a stationary or fixed workpiece, a circular saw should come to mind. Circular saws are portable and handheld power powered by a battery, electric motor, or electric cord. They are regarded as the most versatile power saws in a workshop. Unfortunately, it lacks accuracy and precision derived from a table saw. In the hands of professionals, its portability guarantees easy maneuvering when cross-cuts and rip<\/a>-cuts are made.<\/p>\n\n\nTable of Contents<\/h2>\n
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1. Basics about both tools<\/h2>\n\n
Table saw<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
Circular saw<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
Depending on the output power of the saw, the mode of driving the blade differs. High-horsepower circular saws have electric motors that connect to the arbor carrying the blade through a belt. Small-sized circular saws, on the other hand, utilize a rechargeable battery. Circular saws for concrete or asphalt cutting are electric motor driven, while those used for woodwork or plastic cutting are directly plugged in or have rechargeable batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n