A key question that most people ask when they are beginning woodworking is what the difference between a band saw vs circular saw and which one should they buy first.<\/p>\n
Both saws are very different. A band saw is primarily used for curved cuts and cutting irregular shapes in wood. A circular saw is primarily used for straight cuts, both long cuts along wood (rip cuts) and short cuts\u00a0across wood (crosscuts).\u00a0\u00a0Let’s look into these two saws in more detail.<\/strong><\/p>\n A band saw has an important role in the garage of every woodworker, but so does the circular saw. Both tools are irreplaceable, as each of them has specific features and\u00a0is\u00a0used for different tasks.<\/p>\n Ever wondered which one is better? Can one substitute the other? When do you use a band saw, and when a circular saw?<\/p>\n All of these questions may confuse you, but if you carefully go through this article you will have no issues \u2013 as I will try to cover everything you need to know.<\/p>\n In case you desperately need a new tool, here are the models you need to consider.<\/p>\n Band saw recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n Circular saw recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n First of all, let\u2019s define both tools.<\/span><\/p>\n A band saw is\u00a0a large, fixed and very powerful machine<\/strong> that can be used for a range of different activities.<\/p>\n It is run by an electric motor<\/strong> and the blade has teeth only on one side<\/strong>. The blade is driving in the direction of the table, which increases the safety when operating with it.<\/p>\n Fast cutting and extremely precise cuts<\/strong> \u2013 this is heaven for every woodworker, so don\u2019t get confused when you hear that a band saw is someone\u2019s main tool.<\/p>\n Depending on your needs, you can easily adjust the tool<\/em>, change the width or replace the blade considering the material you are going to cut.<\/p>\n The following video should be more than enough to help you get to know this tool.<\/p>\n\n
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A quick overview<\/h2>\n
What is a band saw?<\/h2>\n