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band saw

tool
Also known as: band machine, bandsaw
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A band saw is a power saw that uses an endless steel belt with teeth on one edge, running over two pulleys. These saws are often positioned vertically and are effective for cutting shapes in flat plates, with the material resting on a horizontal table. The first band saw was used in 1856. Band saws are a type of sawing machine, a tool designed for cutting materials into specific lengths or shapes.123

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