Machines & lines
Crosscut saw
A crosscut saw cuts timber across the grain to length and angle, producing the individual members for trusses, walls and floors.
Also known as cut-off saw, timber saw, truss saw, component saw, mitre saw, angle saw
Every piece in a timber frame starts as a length of stock that has to be cut to its exact length, often with angled or compound cuts at the ends, as in truss members. The saw sets the accuracy of everything that follows.
Production saws range from manual radial saws with measuring stops to computer-controlled saws that set angles and lengths from the cutting list and optimise each length of stock to reduce waste.
Related terms
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