A saw using an abrasive circular blade is called a

• A. Chop Saw
• B. Band Saw
• C. Hacksaw
• D. Jigsaw

Answer: (A)

A chop saw uses an abrasive circular blade. The abrasive wheel, not toothed like a saw blade, grinds through material and is mounted on a fixed stand with a pivoting head that lowers to make straight, square cuts—typical for metal work. In contrast, a band saw uses a long looped blade, a hacksaw has a fine-toothed blade in a frame, and a jigsaw uses a reciprocating blade for curved cuts. So the tool described by a saw with an abrasive circular blade is a chop saw.