Saw Blade Hook Angle

Table saws blades have a positive hook angle (or rake angle) as this pulls the wood towards the blade and down onto the table. The forward leaning teeth pull down on the wood and keep it against the table. In contrast to a miter saw, which benefits from a negative rake angle, as it pushes […]

Circular Saw Shoe and Guard Material

Circular saws have a number of different materials for both the shoe and the guard. The differences vary the weight, strength and cost of the guard and shoe. Many budget saws use steel shoes which can bend if dropped. More expensive circular saws use aluminum or magnesium for the shoe. The magnesium shoes are light […]