Architecture and Construction - Cutting and Splitting Tools

Here you will learn some English words related to cutting and splitting tools such as "saw", "cold chisel", and "reamer".

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saw [noun]

a metal tool with a toothed blade that is used for cutting wood, metal, etc. by moving back and forth

Ex: The saw 's sharp teeth helped it glide smoothly through the material .

hand saw [noun]

a manual cutting tool with a toothed blade and a handle, used for making straight or curved cuts in various materials such as wood, plastic, or metal, typically operated by hand without the need for power

Ex: After measuring the wood , she carefully used a hand saw to make the cut .

crosscut saw [noun]

a type of hand saw with a wide, toothed blade designed for cutting wood perpendicular to the grain, producing smooth, clean crosscuts rather than ripping cuts along the grain

Ex: For a cleaner finish , always use a crosscut saw when cutting across the grain of the wood .

rip saw [noun]

a type of hand saw with a long, toothed blade specifically designed for cutting wood along the grain, making it efficient for ripping or cutting boards lengthwise with the grain for tasks like rough dimensioning or creating parallel edges

Ex: She grabbed the rip saw from the toolbox to trim the length of the lumber .

back saw [noun]

a type of hand saw with a reinforced back edge that provides stability and rigidity to the thin, fine-toothed blade

Ex: The carpenter used a back saw to make precise cuts for the furniture joints .

coping saw [noun]

a small, handheld saw with a narrow, fine-toothed blade stretched across a U-shaped frame, commonly used for intricate and detailed cuts in wood, such as coping moldings or making curved or irregular shapes

Ex: The coping saw made it easy to shape the intricate design on the wooden frame .

jab saw [noun]

a small hand saw with a narrow, pointed blade designed for making quick and rough cuts in drywall, plywood, or other similar materials

Ex: The carpenter reached for the jab saw to carve out the shape for the air vent .

hacksaw [noun]

a handheld saw with a fine-toothed blade held under tension in a frame, commonly used for cutting metal, plastic, or other hard materials by pushing and pulling the saw blade back and forth

Ex: After a few minutes of cutting , the hacksaw finally sliced through the thick plastic .

bow saw [noun]

a large, coarse-toothed hand saw with a narrow, flexible blade held under tension in a curved frame, typically used for cutting through green wood or branches in gardening, landscaping, or woodworking tasks

Ex: After a few hours of work with the bow saw , the pile of branches was finally cleared .

pruning saw [noun]

a specialized saw with a sharp-toothed blade designed for trimming and cutting branches or limbs from trees or shrubs

Ex: She carefully worked with the pruning saw , making sure not to damage the healthy branches .

Japanese saw [noun]

a type of hand saw with a thin, flexible blade that cuts on the pull stroke, offering precise and smooth cuts in various woodworking tasks, and often characterized by its fine teeth and ergonomic handle design

Ex: For fine woodworking , a Japanese saw provides more precision compared to a traditional hand saw .

miter saw [noun]

a power tool used for making accurate crosscuts and miter cuts in wood, metal, or other materials, featuring a circular blade mounted on a hinged arm that can be pivoted to different angles for precise angled cuts

Ex: She used the miter saw to trim the edges of the door frame , ensuring a clean , sharp cut .

reciprocating saw [noun]

a handheld power tool with a blade that moves back and forth in a rapid, reciprocating motion, commonly used for demolition work or making rough cuts in wood, metal, or other materials

Ex: She switched out the blade on the reciprocating saw to make a cleaner cut in the plastic pipes .

tile saw [noun]

a power tool used for cutting tiles and ceramics, featuring a diamond-tipped blade and a water cooling system for clean and precise cuts

Ex: I rented a tile saw from the hardware store to finish the bathroom renovation .

veneer saw [noun]

a hand tool with a small, narrow blade used for cutting thin veneer sheets or trimming veneer edges in woodworking projects

Ex: After measuring the piece , he used the veneer saw to cut it to the exact size needed for the tabletop .

keyhole saw [noun]

a handheld tool with a narrow, pointed blade used for making small and intricate cuts in materials like drywall, wood, or plastic

Ex: He grabbed the keyhole saw to trim the edges of the paneling where it met the wall .

flush cut saw [noun]

a flexible hand saw designed for making flush cuts or trimming materials close to a surface

Ex: She grabbed the flush cut saw to carefully remove the nail sticking out of the doorframe .

circular saw [noun]

a versatile power tool with a circular rotating blade, commonly used for making straight cuts in various materials such as wood, metal, or plastic

Ex: She carefully measured the wood before turning on the circular saw to ensure a straight cut .

table saw [noun]

a stationary power tool consisting of a flat table surface with a circular saw blade protruding through it, used for making precise cuts in wood or other materials by sliding the workpiece against the blade along a guide or fence

Ex: After measuring the wood , she carefully fed it into the table saw to make precise cuts .

jigsaw [noun]

a handheld power tool equipped with a thin, reciprocating blade that moves up and down rapidly, used for making curved or intricate cuts in wood, metal, or other materials by guiding the blade along a desired cutting path

scroll saw [noun]

a stationary power tool with a fine, vertical reciprocating blade that allows for intricate and precise cutting in wood, plastic, or other materials

Ex: I prefer using a scroll saw for delicate work because it offers precision and control .

band saw [noun]

a cutting tool that uses a long, continuous blade with teeth along one edge to make straight or curved cuts in a variety of materials, such as wood, metal, or plastic

Ex: She resawed the lumber using the band saw to create perfectly even planks .

abrasive saw [noun]

a power tool equipped with a circular abrasive disc or blade used for cutting through metal, masonry, or other hard materials by grinding or abrasive action

Ex: To make the cut , the team employed an abrasive saw with a diamond-tipped blade .

concrete saw [noun]

a power tool equipped with a diamond or abrasive blade designed specifically for cutting through concrete, asphalt, or other hard materials

Ex: A diamond blade was fitted to the concrete saw to ensure a clean cut through the reinforced concrete .

track saw [noun]

a power tool with a circular saw blade mounted on a guide rail or track, enabling straight and precise cuts in various materials

Ex: She set up the track saw along the edge of the board and made a clean , straight cut .

insulation saw [noun]

a specialized tool for cutting insulation materials, featuring a serrated blade designed for clean cuts

Ex: She reached for the insulation saw to make a quick , clean cut in the thick fiberglass batts .

fretsaw [noun]

a hand saw consisting of a thin, narrow blade stretched across a frame, commonly used in woodworking and crafts for making intricate curved cuts, particularly in thin materials like wood, plastic, or metal

Ex: After measuring the pattern , he picked up the fretsaw to trim the excess wood .

tenon saw [noun]

a hand saw with a narrow blade and a reinforced back, used for making precise cuts in woodworking, particularly for cutting tenons or making accurate crosscuts

Ex: After marking the lines , she picked up the tenon saw to cut the wood accurately .

compass saw [noun]

a hand saw with a narrow, fine-toothed blade and a distinctive shape that resembles a compass, hence the name

Ex: The carpenter relied on a compass saw to carefully carve the wooden design .

dovetail saw [noun]

a small, fine-toothed hand saw specifically designed for making precise and delicate cuts, particularly in woodworking tasks such as cutting dovetail joints or other intricate joinery

Ex: To assemble the antique cabinet , he relied on a dovetail saw to make the tight-fitting corners .

pipe cutter [noun]

a tool specifically designed to cut pipes with accuracy and efficiency

Ex: The technician carefully measured and marked the pipe before using the pipe cutter .

pipe threader [noun]

a tool used to create threads on the ends of pipes to facilitate the connection and joining of pipes and fittings

Ex: The mechanic used a manual pipe threader to create threads on the pipes for the new water system .

pickaxe [noun]

a hand tool with a pointed end on one side and a flat chisel-like blade on the other, used for breaking up hard surfaces such as rocks, soil, or concrete

Ex: He swung the pickaxe with all his strength , trying to break through the concrete .

Pulaski [noun]

a tool that combines an axe-like blade on one side and an adze-like digging tool on the other

Ex:

splitting maul [noun]

a heavy, axe-like tool with a large, wedge-shaped head designed for splitting wood along the grain by delivering powerful blows

Ex: She picked up the splitting maul and swung it with precision , splitting the log in one hit .

breaker bar [noun]

a long and rigid metal bar that is used in conjunction with socket wrenches or other tools to provide additional leverage for breaking stubborn or rusted bolts, nuts, or fasteners

Ex: For heavy-duty work , a breaker bar is often the best tool to break free stuck fasteners .

cold chisel [noun]

a hand tool with a sharp, hardened steel blade used for cutting, shaping, or chipping away hard materials such as metal, stone, or concrete

Ex: She reached for the cold chisel to carve the stone into a smooth surface .

splitting wedge [noun]

a wedge-shaped tool used with a hammer or mallet to split logs or wood by driving it into the material to create a clean split along the grain

Ex: The splitting wedge worked well on the tough oak , allowing the workers to separate the logs .

plug and feather [phrase]

a technique used in stone splitting where a series of holes are drilled into the stone, and then pairs of metal wedges (feathers) and a center wedge (plug) are inserted

Ex: He carefully set the plug and feather into the rock to ensure the split would go in the right direction .

biscuit jointer [noun]

a power tool used in woodworking to create biscuit joints by cutting slots in the edges of two pieces of wood, allowing for precise and strong joining with the help of inserted biscuits

Ex: With the biscuit jointer , the carpenter was able to create precise cuts for the shelves without much effort .

cable cutter [noun]

a tool designed to cleanly and efficiently cut through various types of cables, such as electrical cables, wire ropes, or coaxial cables

Ex: For the home renovation project , she needed a cable cutter to shorten the electrical wires .

electrician's knife [noun]

a specialized tool designed for electricians, featuring a sharp blade and insulated handle, used for cutting and stripping insulation from electrical wires and cables

Ex:

knockout punch [noun]

a tool used to create precise holes in metal surfaces, typically in electrical enclosures or panels, to accommodate conduit or pipe fittings

wire stripper [noun]

a hand tool used for removing the insulation or outer covering from electrical wires with precision and without damaging the wire itself

Ex: He reached for his wire stripper to prepare the cables for the new light fixture .

cable tie gun [noun]

a handheld tool used to tighten and cut cable ties or zip ties

Ex: For a clean finish , always use a cable tie gun to cut the excess tie after tightening .

diagonal pliers [noun]

a type of pliers with sharp, angled jaws designed for cutting wire and small materials in electrical and general applications

Ex: When working on jewelry , diagonal pliers are great for cutting thin metal wires .

hatchet [noun]

a small, single-handed axe with a short handle, typically used for chopping wood or small-scale cutting tasks

utility knife [noun]

a versatile cutting tool with a retractable blade, commonly used for various tasks such as cutting materials like cardboard, plastic, ropes, or opening packages in both professional and household settings

Ex: Make sure to replace the blade in the utility knife when it starts to dull .

reamer [noun]

a cutting tool with multiple cutting edges used to enlarge and refine the diameter of an existing hole with precision and smoothness

pipe reamer [noun]

a specialized plumbing tool designed to remove burrs and smooth the inner edges of a pipe or tube after cutting or threading

Ex: He carefully rotated the pipe reamer to remove any burrs left after cutting the pipe .

router [noun]

a power tool used in woodworking to hollow out an area or create intricate cuts by spinning a cutting bit at high speeds

tap and die [phrase]

tools used for cutting threads, with taps used for creating internal threads and dies used for creating external threads

Ex: The mechanic grabbed the tap and die set to repair the damaged threads on the bolt .

bolt cutter [noun]

a hand tool with long handles and hardened steel jaws designed to cut through various types of metal objects, such as bolts, chains, wires, and padlocks

Ex: She needed a bolt cutter to cut through the thick wire before she could finish the repair .

cutting torch [noun]

a tool that uses a very hot flame to cut metal or other hard materials by melting and removing them with a jet of oxygen

chainsaw [noun]

a tool with a toothed chain inside that is powered by a small engine, used for cutting wood

Ex: She wore protective gear while using the chainsaw for safety .

ax [noun]

a tool with a long wooden handle attached to a heavy steel or iron blade, primarily used for chopping wood and cutting down trees

Ex: She learned how to handle an ax safely during the camping trip .

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