Description
Distinguish different kinds of table saws, such as benchtop table saws, contractor table saws, cabinet table saws, and hybrid table saws.
Alternative labels
type of table saw
sorts of table saws
kinds of table saws
categories of table saws
varieties of table saws
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Types of table saws is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Optional knowledge
Types of table saws is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Table saw operator: Table saw operators work with industrial saws that cut with a rotating circular blade. The saw is built into a table. The operator sets the height of the saw to control the depth of the cut. Particular attention is paid to safety, as factors such as natural stresses within the wood may produce unpredictable forces.
Sawmill operator: Sawmill operators work with automated lumber mill equipment which saws timber into rough lumber. They also handle various sawing machines which further process the lumber in various shapes and sizes. These processes are nowadays often computer controlled.
References
- Types of table saws – ESCO
