Basics of Circular Saws
This power tool is known for its spinning blade and ability to make straight cuts in wood.
What is a circular saw?
Always this protective gear to protect your eyes from flying debris
What are safety goggles?
This part adjusts to change how deep the blade cuts into the material
What is the depth adjustment lever?
The most common use of a circular saw is cutting this type of material
What is wood?
If the blade is smoking or burning the wood, it might be this
What is a dull blade?
This part of the saw rotates and does the actual cutting.
What is the blade?
You should always disconnect this before changing a blade
What is the power source or battery?
This control lifts the base for angled cuts
What is the bevel adjustment?
This type of blade is designed for cutting metal
What is a carbide-tipped metal cutting blade?
If your saw is cutting slower than usual, do this
What is the sharpness or condition of the blade?
The term for the amount of material a blade can cut through
What is cutting depth?
This feature covers the blade when it is not cutting
What is the blade guard?
The part you hold to control the saw
What is the handle?
Circular saws can either be corded or this
What is cordless or (battery powered is acceptable)?
To avoid splintering on the top side of a cut, do this
What is cut with the good side facing down?
This type of motor alignment has the blade to the side of the motor
What is a sidewinder?
This is the proper stance to maintain balance while using a circular saw
What is a stable, shoulder-width stance?
This switch must be pressed to activate the saw
What is the trigger switch?
This circular saw variation is more compact and ideal for quick cuts
What is a mini circular saw? (or What is a compact saw is acceptable)
This type of blade leaves a smoother edge when cutting plywood
What is a fine tooth or plywood blade?
This feature helps guide the saw along a straight line
What is a rip fence or guide rail?
This technique prevents the blade from binding when cutting long pieces
What is supporting the material properly (examples saw horses, outfeed support)?
This specialized base plate allows for more precise and guided cutting
What is a track saw base (or guard rail system)?
This tool is often used with a circular saw to make long, perfectly straight cuts
What is a straight edge or guide rail?
Regularly removing this can help your saw run longer and safeer
What is sawdust buildup or debris from the vents?