If you are a woodworker, you know that adding new power tools to your collection is never enough. And if you are missing a band saw and a miter saw, my suggestion would be to go shopping. But wait \u2013 what are the differences between these tools?<\/p>\n
A band saw is\u00a0a stationary\u00a0tool that is used for curved cuts on different materials. On the other hand, a miter saw is a tool that is used for making straight and angled (miter) crosscuts. It is not possible to make accurate strait cuts with a band saw and it is not possible to make curved cuts with a miter saw.<\/strong><\/p>\n In a rush? here are our top picks:<\/p>\n Bandsaws:<\/strong><\/p>\n Miter saws:<\/strong><\/p>\n Even if you know nothing about power tools, you will easily notice that these tools are completely different. Not only for their\u00a0usage\u00a0but also on the outside.<\/p>\n So, a band saw has an endless moving blade that has teeth only on one side<\/strong>. It is a versatile tool, mainly used for curved cuts<\/strong>, and it can cut through thick materials as well. If you need to make irregular shapes<\/strong>, or rip lumber<\/strong>, the band saw should be your pick.<\/p>\n On the other hand, a miter saw is a semi-stationary tool that is used for cutting wood at different angles<\/strong>. The blade is mounted on a swing arm that moves left or right. It is great for cutting pieces of same dimensions<\/strong>, and it is used for making frames for doors, pictures, and\u00a0crown\u00a0molding. Miter saws can be found in different variations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n
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General overview<\/h2>\n
Bandsaw<\/h3>\n
Miter saw<\/h3>\n