Circular Saw Parts: Blade Attachment and Uses Quiz

Study Notes

A handheld power tool used for cutting wood and other materials
Consists of a circular blade attached to a motor
Types:
- Sidewinder (most common): motor located beside the blade
- In-line (also known as worm drive): motor located behind the blade
- Hypoid: motor located behind the blade, similar to in-line, but with a more efficient gear system
Key features:
- Blade diameter: typically 6.5-7.25 inches
- Power: 10-15 amps
- Speed: 5,000-6,000 RPM
- Bevel capacity: ability to tilt the blade for angled cuts

A stationary power tool used for routing and profiling wood
Consists of a table with a mounted router
Key features:
- Table size: typically 24-36 inches wide and 12-24 inches deep
- Router power: 1-3 horsepower
- Fence system: adjustable fence for precise routing
- Bit capacity: ability to hold various router bits

A stationary power tool used for drilling precise holes in wood and other materials
Consists of a drill bit attached to a spindle and column
Key features:
- Spindle travel: distance the spindle can move up and down
- Speed: variable speed control for different materials and drill bits
- Chuck capacity: ability to hold various drill bits and sizes
- Table size: typically 12-20 inches wide and 12-20 inches deep

A specialized power tool used for making precise crosscuts and angled cuts in wood
Consists of a circular blade attached to a swing arm
Key features:
- Blade diameter: typically 10-12 inches
- Power: 10-15 amps
- Speed: 3,000-4,000 RPM
- Miter capacity: ability to make precise angled cuts
- Bevel capacity: ability to tilt the blade for compound angled cuts

Used for cutting wood and other materials
Consist of a circular blade attached to a motor
Types include sidewinder, in-line, and hypoid, with differences in motor placement
Typically have a 6.5-7.25 inch blade diameter, 10-15 amps power, and 5,000-6,000 RPM speed
Feature bevel capacity for angled cuts

Used for drilling precise holes in wood and other materials
Consist of a drill bit attached to a spindle and column
Feature variable spindle travel and speed control for different materials and drill bits
Typically have a 12-20 inch wide and 12-20 inch deep table and chuck capacity for various drill bits

Used for making precise crosscuts and angled cuts in wood
Consist of a circular blade attached to a swing arm
Typically have a 10-12 inch blade diameter, 10-15 amps power, and 3,000-4,000 RPM speed
Feature miter capacity for precise angled cuts and bevel capacity for compound angled cuts

Used for driving screws and other fasteners
Consist of a motor and gearbox that delivers high torque
Typically have 10-20 volts power, 0-2,000 RPM speed, and 100-200 ft-lbs torque
Feature 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch hex chuck and variable battery life depending on the tool and battery type