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What is a saw groove?

Perhaps you are looking for "Kerf" - the width of the cut made by a saw groove.


What do you call spaces made by saw?

the saw cut space is called a 'kerf'


A type of cut often made with a circular saw is called what?

Cross cut or rip cut depending on which direction you go.


When cutting a rabbet with a table saw what cut is made on the first pass?

When cutting a rabbet with a table saw, the first cut typically made is the deeper cut along the edge of the workpiece, which establishes the width of the rabbet. This is done by setting the blade height to the desired depth of the rabbet and running the workpiece along the fence to ensure a straight cut. After the first pass, a second cut is made to remove the material along the back edge of the rabbet, adjusting the fence accordingly to achieve the correct width.


A strip of wood is 66 inches long is to be cut into five and half inches pieces how many can be cut?

You can get at most eleven pieces if your saw has any width at all. (5.5 * 12 = 66 but then the kerf (the saw cut width) is not taken into account.


What four letter word describes the width of a saw cut in wood?

Kerf


What is rip saw?

A rip saw is a saw designed to cut with the grain, it generally has more aggressive teeth. A saw designed to cut across the grain is called a cross cut saw.


What is a kerf and how is it used in woodworking?

A kerf is the width of the cut made by a saw blade in woodworking. It is used to create precise cuts and allows for the saw blade to move smoothly through the wood without causing damage.


What is the ideal width of a saw blade for cutting through hardwood?

The ideal width of a saw blade for cutting through hardwood is typically between 1/8 inch to 3/4 inch. The specific width will depend on the type and thickness of the hardwood being cut, as well as the desired precision of the cut.


What is the material called that a saw removes from a cut?

Saw dust.


Why must saw teeth be set?

The set on the teeth makes the kerf (width of the cut) slightly wider then the blade so the saw can clear the dust from the cut and the blade won't bind up.


How can a table saw be used to efficiently cross-cut long boards?

A table saw can efficiently cross-cut long boards by adjusting the fence to the desired width, setting the blade height to the thickness of the board, and using a push stick to guide the board through the saw blade for a straight and precise cut.