table saw
tool
Also known as: stationary circular saw
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A table saw, also known as a saw bench, is a woodworking tool consisting of a circular saw blade that protrudes through a slot in a horizontal table. The work is placed on the table and pushed into contact with the rotating blade to make cuts. This type of saw is a fundamental machine in woodworking shops and can also cut metal bars with appropriate blades. Table saws can be adjusted to raise or tilt the blade, allowing for various types of cuts.12
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